Easy Kumquat Jam Food

EASY KUMQUAT JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the seeds in a small, food safe bag or some cheesecloth. Tie the top.
• Put the chopped kumquats and water in a heavy pot. Let the seeds hang into the kumquats and water and place the lid on to keep the top of the bag from submerging. The seeds contain pectin which helps the jam to set.
• Allow to rest for a minimum of 8 hours.
• Remove the bag and squeeze as much as you can from it (this is the natural pectin which helps the jam set). With a large bowl nearby, measure the amount of jam mixture that you have in the pot with cups. This number of cups is a better measurement of how much sugar you should use. Example, if have 9 cups of mixture, use 9 cups of sugar. My mother always uses a little less, but if you like it sweeter use the same amount.
• Move the pot to a cooktop over medium heat. Slowly bring to a boil, stir and reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minute or until the rind has softened.
• Next, add the sugar; stir and bring to a rolling boil (do not simmer) for approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The less sugar, you use, the longer it will need to boil to reach the setting point (105C or 220F).
• The jam is ready when it congeals when dripped onto a plate from the freezer, if you do not have a candy thermometer.
• Remove the pot from the heat and using an immersion blender, carefully blend the jam.
• Rinse the jam jars and lids with boiling water then immediately ladle the jam into the jars. It's helpful to have a widemouth funnel, but not necessary. Clean the rim with a damp cloth and put the lid on tightly, as soon as possible. Finally, set aside and allow to cool completely and refrigerate.

KUMQUAT MARMALADE

Steps:

• Slice the kumquats and put them in the water (in a pan that can be used on the stovetop). Let this stand overnight.
• The next day, put the pan on the stovetop and boil the fruit until it is tender. Then pour the fruit mixture into a bowl and let stand for another night.
• On the third day, transfer the fruit/water mixture to a cooking pot and add 1 1/2 cups of sugar. Add brandy if used. Boil this mixture until it jells (about 45 minutes).
• Pour into warm, sterilised jars and seal. Or use a processing method you prefer.

CHEF JOHN'S KUMQUAT MARMALADE

Steps:

• Quarter kumquats lengthwise; cut off white center membrane and remove seeds. Slice quarters into small pieces.
• Place kumquats into a pot. Add lemon zest (white part only), lemon juice, pinch cayenne, star anise, sugar, and water. Mix together. Cover and let sit at room temperature 2 or 3 hours to allow fruit to macerate. Or you can refrigerate overnight.
• Place pot over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir occasionally for 10 minutes. Continuing cooking and stirring often until mixture is thick enough so that if you scrape a spatula across the bottom of the pan, you can briefly see the bottom of the pan before marmalade spreads back out, 30 to 40 minutes. Mixture should reach a temperature of 215 to 220 degrees F (120 to 125 degrees C). Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Spoon warm marmalade into sterilized jars. Cover and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

KUMQUAT MARMALADE

Steps:

• Rinse kumquats; cut in half and remove seeds. Place in a food processor; process until coarsely chopped., In a Dutch oven, combine kumquats and water. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into seven hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

CUMQUAT JAM

Steps:

• Wash the cumquats and cut them into quarters.
• Place in a bowl, add the water and cover the bowl then set aside over night.
• Pour the water and cumquats into a large saucepan, stir in the lemon juice and bring it to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer for 30 minutes or until the cumquats are soft.
• Add the sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves then bring to a boil and continue to cook on high, uncovered and without stirring for 20 minutes or until the jam has reached setting point.
• To test if it's ready, place a small plate in the fridge. Spoon a little jam onto the plate and put it back in the fridge for a few minutes.
• Run your finger through the middle and if the jam stays separated then it is set.
• When the jam is ready take it off the heat for 10 minutes and carefully scoop out any pips you can see.
• Divide between sterilised jars and seal them up.

HOW TO MAKE SPICED KUMQUAT MARMALADE (NO PRESERVATIVE RECIPE)

Steps:

• In a large pot, add chopped kumquats, water, juice, sugar, spices.
• Mix everything and marinate for 15 minutes.
• Place the same pot on high flames till the first boil comes.
• Stir on high flames for 5 minutes and then reduce the flame and cover cook for 30 minutes.
• Stir every 5 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, the marmalade mix would have thickened a little and it will coat the back of the spoon evenly.
• Turn off the heat.
• You can remove the cinnamon stick and cloves (as per choice).
• Let the marmalade cool and it will thicken up as it cools.
• Pour into sterilized bottle/jar and keep in a fridge for later use.
• Slather evenly on toast / cheese or fruits and enjoy.

KUMQUAT PECAN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease an 8x5-inch loaf pan.
• To puree kumquats: wash the kumquats and cut each one in half. Remove seeds. Place kumquat halves in food processor and process until pureed; set aside. (I actually finely chopped mine rather than pureeing them, and it worked out just fine.).
• In a mixing bowl, combine milk, eggs and oil.
• In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Add liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, and stir until moistened.
• Fold in pureed kumquats and pecans.
• Bake in a 350° oven for 50-60 minutes.
• Cool and remove from pan.

HOMEMADE KUMQUAT MARMALADE

Steps:

• Thinly slice kumquats; remove and discard seeds.
• Combine kumquats, 3 cups water and lemon juice in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring often. Add remaining 1/2 cup water. Stir in pectin; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; bring to a boil. Boil 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim foam off top of mixture and discard.
• Pour hot mixture into hot, sterilized canning jars*, filling about 1/4-inch from the top. Cover with metal lids and screw on bands. Cook jars in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

QUICK AND SIMPLE KUMQUAT MARMALADE

Steps:

• 1. Place the kumquats, sugar, and spices if using in a non-reactive saucepan and let macerate for 15 minutes. 2. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid has reduced and thickened (it will thicken more as it cools). 3. Place in an airtight container and store in a refrigerator. Use within two weeks. *I find the easiest way to chop kumquats is to cut off one of the ends so you can stand the kumquat upright and quarter it. The seeds are then easy to reach and dispose of.

KUMQUAT MARMALADE

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, slice the kumquats lengthwise into quarters, then remove the white membranes and seeds. To a small (2-cup) measuring cup, add 1 cup of filtered water, add the seeds, and let them soak in the water while you prepare the rest of the preserves (see #1 in Notes section). Chop kumquats into ⅓ inch diced pieces and place them in an extra large measuring cup (chop enough for 6 cups). Leave the peel on the fruit as it provides much of the flavor.
• Dump the chopped kumquats into a large non-stick 3.5 quart saucepan and test for sweetness (see #2 in Notes section). Then squeeze fresh lemon juice into the saucepan and stir. Place saucepan on medium-high heat and stirring frequently, bring to a boil.
• Strain seed water liquid into another small measuring cup, and discard the seeds. As soon as the kumquats comes to a boil, add only ½ cup strained liquid, agave, cinnamon and ground cardamom, and stir well.
• Turn down the heat to low, cover with lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until kumquats are softened and starting to break down (see #3 in Notes section).
• Remove lid, stir and simmer uncovered for another 20-30 minutes until kumquats are super soft, completely cooked down, and have reached a thick consistency. Then test for doneness (see #4 in Notes section).
• Allow to cool in the saucepan uncovered for about 15 minutes, then carefully pour marmalade into airtight freezer safe containers. Let containers cool completely (uncovered) on your kitchen counter. Once completely cooled, cover and place containers in the refrigerator and chill overnight. The next day, keep one in the fridge and store the others in the freezer for later use.

KUMQUAT MARMALADE (EASY, NO PECTIN RECIPE)

Steps:

• Wash the kumquats well, dry and then deseed and slice the fruit lengthwise, using a sharp knife, so the rind is in long strips.
• Place into a large pot.
• Pour the water into the sliced kumquats in the large pot. Add the juice of the orange and stir well.
• Measure the amount of the mixture by ladling into a large measuring cup and pouring into another pot or bowl. Ours measured 10 cups (or 80 oz).
• Add the mixture back into the large pot, bring to a boil, and simmer for about three to five minutes or until the rind is soft.
• Remove from heat and add the same amount of sugar as you measured in liquid. We measured 80 liquid ounces, so we added about 80 oz of sugar (5 lbs). (We usually add a little less than a 1:1 ratio, so if you want to do the same, please do so, like 4.5 lbs.)
• Put the pot back onto the burner over medium high heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon.
• If you see any seeds, pull them out and discard.
• Bring the marmalade to a rolling boil and it will begin to look like this. You can remove the scum as it settles along the side.
• It will eventually end up looking like this after about an hour of boiling. You can check to see if it's reached the setting point by placing a saucer in the freezer then dripping some of the hot liquid on it. If you run your finger against it and it wrinkles, it's ready. You can also use a candy thermometer and take it off the heat when it reaches 220 F (104 C).
• Have the sterilized jars ready near the stove (washed, rinsed with boiling water, including the lids) so that they are still hot. Ladle the jam into the funnel to fill the jars. Don't hold the jar while filling.
• Be sure the jar is on a counter or table before filling with hot kumquat marmalade.
• As soon as you fill each jar, clean the rim with a damp cloth and close the lid immediately. Repeat until all the marmalade has been filled into the jars.
• You can process the jars in a water bath according to your favorite canning method, or you can just keep the jars in the fridge instead. Most times, the jar lids will seal on their own, but this isn't an approved method of jam-making in the US.