Cumquat jam
This easy cumquat jam recipe is really quick to make and tastes delicious unlike some kumquat marmalade recipes that can be quite tricky, fiddly and take a lot of time especially when using fruit with seeds.
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Servings: 24
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kg cumquats
- 5 cups water
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 5 cups raw sugar
Instructions
- Wash the cumquats and cut them into quarters.
- Place in a bowl, add the water and cover the bowl then set aside over night.
- Pour the water and cumquats into a large saucepan, stir in the lemon juice and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer for 30 minutes or until the cumquats are soft.
- Add the sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves then bring to a boil and continue to cook on high, uncovered and without stirring for 20 minutes or until the jam has reached setting point.
- To test if it's ready, place a small plate in the fridge. Spoon a little jam onto the plate and put it back in the fridge for a few minutes.
- Run your finger through the middle and if the jam stays separated then it is set.
- When the jam is ready take it off the heat for 10 minutes and carefully scoop out any pips you can see.
- Divide between sterilised jars and seal them up.
Notes
Makes 1.5 cups. Quantities can be increased for larger batches.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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