kumquats & honey

homemade kumquat & honey marmalade

original recipe here

ingredients

♥ about 18 kumquats

♥ 2/3 cups honey (i used slightly less than 1 cup as i wanted it sweeter)

♥ 1 cup water

i also added:

♥ a few cardamom seeds

♥ a cinnamon stick

method

clean the kumquats and prick them in a few places with a toothpick.
bring a pot of water to boil and add the whole kumquats.
let it simmer for 15 minutes, drain and allow to cool a little bit.

thinly slice kumquats and remove seeds. place the  honey & water in a small saucepan.
heat over medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the honey has dissolved.

add the sliced kumquats to the pan (cardamom & cinnamon too, if wanted).
let it simmer uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes, until the mixture has thickened up.

remove pan from heat and scoop the marmalade into a little hot, sterilized jar,
leaving half an inch of air between the marmalade and the lid.
wipe the rims, close it and place it in hot water for about 10 more minutes.

once cooled, scoop some on a freshly made scone
and enjoy it with a cup of tea and a good book.