Giracci Candied Kumquats-simple and delicious

When using kumquates you can add to drinks as garnish.  don’t forget to save the syrup as it makes a great citrus simple syrup for drinks especially Giracci sparkling.   The kumquats are great in salads, with pork or chicken to make a marinade or just simply top your favorite vanilla or chocolate Ice cream with these delicious gems! Enjoy with a bottle of GVF Sparkling, Sauv Blanc, ROSE OR PINOT…TAKE YOUR CHOICE OR TRY ALL OF THEM! BON APPETITO!

Preparation:

1. Rinse Fruit.
2. Depending on amount of fruit put in a saucepan, cover with cold water to top of fruit and bring to a boil.
3. Add sugar at 1:1.5 ratio water to sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4. Pierce each piece of fruit with a paring knife and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes. Remove from heat and leave the fruit steeping in the syrup unrefrigerated for 24 hours.
5. The next day bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Follow your canning process and store in cabinet for 1 year.

1. 1. Canning  again bring to a boil; boil for 3 minutes; remove the kumquats from the syrup and place into hot, sterilized, glass jars; continue to boil the syrup for another 6-7 minutes and immediately pour into jars, leaving 1/2″ head space.  Make sure there the seal is clean without sugar and the jar forms a vacuum.

7. If canning process not followed cool and store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for 1-3 months.

NOTE:  For a special treat. Remove Kumquats from jar, remove seeds, slice like you would slice and orange dip in sugar and leave out to dry overnight.  Once dry you can put in a container and refrigerate for use for up to a week.  Get out the ice cream and enjoy!