Candied Kumquats Recipe
Candied kumquats, also known as kumquat glass, are thin, sweetened citrus slices suitable for various culinary applications.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 175F, or set a dehydrator to 155F.
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Wash kumquats, slice them into 1/16 inch rounds, remove seeds, and place in a bowl.
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In a saucepan, simmer sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves to create a simple syrup.
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Pour the warm simple syrup over the kumquat slices, stir to coat, and let them sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
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Drain the kumquat slices, reserving the citrus-flavored syrup for other uses.
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Arrange the drained slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, then turn each kumquat piece and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
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Cool completely before transferring to an airtight storage container, keeping them away from moisture and heat.