Russian kumquat jam with Chinese spices

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Russian kumquat jam with Chinese spices

Russian kumquat jam is an enchanting mix of Eastern and Western flavours that tastes remarkably like the natural mashing of influences of the Soviet Union of my childhood. 

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Ingredients

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  • 500 g kumquats washed, seeded and cut into slices (or leave kumquats whole for a chunkier texture) - keep seeds
  • 2 lemons washed, seeded and cut into slices - keep seeds
  • 1 Litre water + 1L water
  • 500 g sugar
  • 2 cloves whole
  • 1 star anise whole
  • 1 allspice berries whole
  • 1 teaspoon vodka Grand Marnier or Triple Sec (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Sterilize two 500ml jars. Prepare hot water bath for canning.
  2. Combine lemon and kumquat slices in a large non-reactive pot. Cover with 1L of cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until slices are translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain kumquats and lemon slices and discard the water.
  3. Return citrus slices to pot. Tie the whole spices and reserved seeds from lemons and kumquats in a piece of cheesecloth, and add the pouch to the pot. Add sugar and 1L water, cover and bring to a boil.
  4. Cook the kumquat jam for 30-45 minutes over medium heat. Remove the bag of seeds and, when it’s cool enough to handle, squeeze the seeds in the cheesecloth with your hands or the back of a wooden spoon into the jam (take care not to break the bag). This will ensure that the natural pectin from the citrus slices is added to the kumquat jam to help it thicken. Continue cooking until jam has thickened to your liking, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in liquor (if using), and ladle the mixture into clean jars.
  5. Continue cooking until jam has thickened to your liking, about 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, then stir in liquor (if using), and ladle the mixture into clean jars.
  7. If canning, seal with a two finger seal and process in a hot water bath for an additional 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 2368kcal (118%) Carbohydrates 600g (200%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 1254mg (36%) Fiber 39g (156%) Sugar 551g (1102%) Vitamin A 1501IU (30%) Vitamin C 334mg (371%) Calcium 378mg (38%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1kilogram

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2368 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 2368kcal 118%
Carbohydrates 600g 200%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 1254mg 27%
Fiber 39g 156%
Sugar 551g 1102%
Vitamin A 1501IU 30%
Vitamin C 334mg 371%
Calcium 378mg 38%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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