KUMQUAT MARMALADE 
3 qts. water
2 doz. kumquats
2 med. oranges
1/3 c. lemon juice
4 1/2 c. honey

Thinly slice the kumquats to measure 2 cups. Slice the orange peel and the orange pulp to measure 1 1/2 cups each. Add the water to the fruit, cover, and let stand overnight.

The next morning, bring to a boil and cook until the orange peel is tender. Add the honey and stir occasionally until it has dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil and cook about 45 minutes or until the mixture reaches the gel point. (Mixture will form two droplets instead of one when dropped from the side of a spoon.) If you are unfamiliar with making jelly, it is recommended that you use a candy thermometer.

Stir occasionally to prevent scorching. Spoon into hot sterilized jars to within 1/2 inch from top. Complete seals and process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath.

Makes about 8 half-pints.

recipe reviews
Kumquat Marmalade
   #66684
 Frank3R (California) says:
This recipe is definitely not for novices such as myself. I had to cross-reference this recipe with several others for cooking, consistency, and overall directions. I wish the recipe was more explicit in the cooking/boiling department. I cooked my mixture with the pot covered, on a medium-high flame, when in fact, I should have boiled my mixture without a lid. I found that I had to cook/boil my mixture for nearly two hours, both with and without a lid, in order to obtain the required consistency. All in all, I did get a tasty finished product. I'll know better next time.

On to the next batch!

 

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