Preserved Whole Kumquats
Whole preserved kumquats offer a unique accompaniment for coffee or desserts.
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Instructions
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Start boiling water for the canning bath.
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Wash kumquats, slice a thin sliver from the stem end of each, and pierce each fruit twice with a toothpick.
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Place prepared kumquats in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then drain; repeat this boil and drain process two more times for a total of three 2-minute boils.
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Return the drained kumquats to the pot, add sugar, water, a cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and clove; cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Raise the heat to high, bring the mixture to a full boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
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Remove from heat, then spoon the kumquats into clean canning jars, leaving 1 inch of headspace.
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Spoon the syrup from the pot over the fruit, ensuring kumquats are covered and at least half an inch of headspace remains.
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Wipe jar rims clean, screw on the canning lids, and process in the boiling water bath for 10 minutes.