VANILLA KUMQUAT JAM

Vanilla Kumquat Jam

Servings: 8

Author: WonkyWonderful

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Kumquats - seeds removed * sliced or chopped
• 1/2 Cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice about 1 orange
• 1/2 Cup Filtered Water
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste

Instructions

1. Combine kumquats, oj, water and sugar in a 3qt pot.
2. Heat over medium for 7-8 minutes or until mixture begins to boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium/low. Continue to lightly simmer while stirring frequently for 35 minutes**. (stir almost continuously the last 10 minutes)
4. Jam will be thick and coat the back of a spoon when done.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla paste.
6. Transfer to clean airtight container.
7. Serve warm or cold.
8. Refrigerate and use within 1 week.

Recipe Notes

*Sliced kumquats will produce a jam with a bit of chew. For traditional consistency, finely chop kumquats.

**35 minutes will result in a thick compote. Approximately 30 minutes for spreadable jam. And approximately 25 for a syrupy sauce.

Recipe yields 1½ Cups Kumquat Jam.