Easy Kumquat Jam Recipe
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4.7
675 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
5 pints
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Calories
1280 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Kumquat Jam Recipe
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An easy kumquat jam recipe that makes great use of this little citrus.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups sugar
- 6 cups water
- 3 cups kumquats sliced or chopped, deseeded (reserve the seeds)
Instructions
- Place the seeds in a small, food safe bag or some cheesecloth. Tie the top.
- Put the sliced/chopped kumquats and water in a heavy pot. Let the seeds hang into the kumquats and water and place the lid on to keep the top of the bag from submerging. The seeds contain pectin which helps the jam to set.
- Allow to rest for a minimum of 8 hours.
- Remove the bag and squeeze as much as you can from it (this is the natural pectin which helps the jam set). With a large bowl nearby, measure the amount of jam mixture that you have in the pot with cups. This number of cups is a better measurement of how much sugar you should use. Example, if have 9 cups of mixture, use 9 cups of sugar. My mother always uses a little less, but if you like it sweeter use the same amount.
- Move the pot to a cooktop over medium heat. Slowly bring to a boil, stir and reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minute or until the rind has softened.
- Next, add the sugar; stir and bring to a rolling boil (do not simmer) for approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The less sugar, you use, the longer it will need to boil to reach the setting point (105℃ or 220℉).
- The jam is ready when it congeals when dripped onto a plate from the freezer, if you do not have a candy thermometer.
- Remove the pot from the heat and using an immersion blender, carefully blend the jam.
- Rinse the jam jars and lids with boiling water then immediately ladle the jam into the jars. It's helpful to have a widemouth funnel, but not necessary. Clean the rim with a damp cloth and put the lid on tightly, as soon as possible. Finally, set aside and allow to cool completely and refrigerate.
Notes
- You do not need to peel the kumquats; the peel is the sweet part of the fruit.
- If you've never made jam before, the lids will make a popping sound and the middle of the lid will be concave once sealed. If this does not happen, you must refrigerate the jam.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1pint
Calories
1280kcal
(64%)
Carbohydrates
330g
(110%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
133mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
326g
(652%)
Vitamin A
197IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5pints
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pint | |
| Calories | 1280kcal | 64% |
| Carbohydrates | 330g | 110% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 326g | 652% |
| Vitamin A | 197IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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