Having quite a lot of kumquat trees on the premises of Eco-Logic and the Thai Child Development Foundation (there are a couple right in front of our restaurant), we use the delicious fruit in many ways. When green, the kumquats are used in shakes and healthy drinks, When ripe, we can make a love jam with it, served with breakfast in our restaurant.
Kumquat Jam
Prep time: 45 minutes - Cook time: 45 minutes plus 2 hours Total time: 3 hours 30 minutes Serves: 2 jars
INGREDIENTS
2 cups kumquats
Zest and juice of 2 limes
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold water
EQUIPMENT
Pan
Jars
PREPARATION
Wash the kumquats
Quarter kumquats, cut off the white 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.
Sterilize the jars
METHOD
Place a pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stir occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir occasionally for 10 minutes.
Continuing cooking and stir often until mixture is thick enough, about 30 to 40 minutes.
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.
This recipe is made at the @THEFOODFORESTKITCHEN, the slow food restaurant of @ECOLOGICTHAILAND.
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