The kumquat jam, is a delicious variant of the classic mandarin jam, with a peculiar and very pleasant taste. Kumquats are small oval-shaped citrus fruits. They are rich in potassium, vitamin C, and folic acid. The peel is rich in a unique mix of essential oils.
Making kumquat jam at home is very easy and quick. The fruits need to be organic since the jam is made with the whole peel, which is rehydrated. It is a sweet and exquisite jam, perfect not only on a slice of bread but also on aged cheeses.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 1 Day 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4Pieces
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 669.50 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 170.69 (g) of which sugars 154.34 (g)
- Proteins 4.78 (g)
- Fat 2.15 (g) of which saturated 0.26 (g)of which unsaturated 0.81 (g)
- Fibers 16.49 (g)
- Sodium 26.50 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
KUMQUAT JAM INGREDIENTS
- 2.2 lbs kumquat
- 2.5 cups sugar
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
Tools
- 1 Immersion Blender
KUMQUAT JAM PREPARATION
Wash the mandarins well. Soak the kumquats in water for 24 hours to soften the peel and eliminate that slight pungent taste.
Cut them in half, remove the seeds, and place them in the pot where they will cook.
Add the sugar, lemon juice with its zest.Let sit for at least an hour so that by macerating in the sugar, they release a bit of liquid.
Cook for half an hour. Blend until you have the consistency you prefer. (not too dense because the cooking will continue under the blanket).
Pour into sterilized and dry jars, close the lid, invert, and let cool slowly under a blanket until the next day. Here’s this delicious jam ready!
Adriana’s Advice
You can add spices like cardamom or cinnamon to the jam if you wish. Anise also works well! Let your imagination run wild.
