How to Make Chef John's Kumquat Marmalade - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of marmalade and looking for a unique and delicious twist on the classic recipe, then Chef John's Kumquat Marmalade is just what you need. This delightful homemade marmalade is bursting with the bright and citrusy flavor of kumquats, making it the perfect spread for your morning toast or a delightful accompaniment to your favorite cheeses.

But what exactly are kumquats? Kumquats are small, oval-shaped citrus fruits that are similar to oranges, but their skin is sweet w...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Quarter kumquats lengthwise; cut off the white center membrane and remove seeds.
  • Slice quarters into small pieces.
  • Place kumquats into a pot. Add sugar, water, lemon zest (white part only), lemon juice, star anise, and a pinch of cayenne; mix together. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 2 or 3 hours to allow fruit to macerate. Or you can refrigerate overnight.
  • Place the 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.
  • Nutrition

    35 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 32mg