Candied Kumquats
Indulge in a symphony of sweetness and citrus with this easy Candied Kumquats recipe. Enjoy the delightful blend of tender kumquats caramelized in a warm, spiced syrup. Perfect as a garnish or standalone treat!
Servings: 0
Ingredients
- 2 cups kumquats sliced in halve and pitted
- 1/2 cup Grand Marnier
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup honey add up to 1/4 cup more if you like it sweeter
- 1/2 cup water
- 5 star anise whole
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 vanilla bean split down the middle (or use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except vanilla bean in a small heavy bottomed pot on the stove. Scrape the vanilla bean and add the seeds and the pod to the mixture. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat slightly, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until the syrup thickens and the kumquats are very soft. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Remove and discard the cinnamon and vanilla bean. Discard the star anise, if you like (I personally like to keep it in the jar with the kumquats as it looks so pretty- just make sure you don't eat it). Optionally, you may discard any kumquats seeds that remain.
- Ladle the kumquats into a pint size jar and top off with the syrup. You may add additional Grand Marnier for a "boozier" finished product, if you like. Refrigerate and consume within a week or two.