Easy Homemade Kumquat Marmalade Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups prepared kumquats
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup cold water
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 star anise (I removed it after 10 minutes of simmering)
• small pinch of cayenne

Instructions

1. Quarter the kumquats lengthwise, then cut off the white center membrane and remove all seeds.
2. Slice the quartered kumquats into small, thin pieces.
3. Combine the sliced kumquats, sugar, water, lemon zest (avoiding the white pith), lemon juice, star anise, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a pot. Mix well. Cover and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours to macerate the fruit. Alternatively, refrigerate the mixture overnight.
4. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Continue cooking and stirring frequently until the mixture thickens. To test, scrape a spatula across the bottom of the pan; you should briefly see the bottom of the pan before the marmalade spreads back. This should take 30 to 40 minutes. The mixture should reach a temperature of 215 to 220 degrees F (100 to 105 degrees C). Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Spoon the warm marmalade into sterilized jars. Cover the jars and let them cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until completely chilled before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 35 kcal
• Fat Content: 0 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 8 g
• Sodium Content: 2 mg
• Protein Content: 0 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g