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Kumquat compote

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Kumquat compote

Serves 4 40 min

Kumquats are small, sharp fruits. They can be eaten raw, skin and all, or cooked down with a little sugar to temper the sour taste. The skins soften but keep a faint bite, not unlike the shreds in marmalade. The sweetness is just enough, but not so much as to make it jam-like. You can make this recipe festive with the addition of 2 cloves and a star anise, if it is that time of year.

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Ingredients

  • 400g kumquats
  • 220g sugar
  • 20g fresh ginger, sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 50ml orange liqueur or sweet dessert wine
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Method

Prep time: 10 min
Cooking time: 30 min

  • Step 1

    Cut the kumquats into quarters. Remove and discard the seeds. Place the fruit in a saucepan with the sugar, ginger, cinnamon and liqueur.

  • Step 2

    Add 100ml of water and bring it up to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, until the fruit is soft and the liquid syrupy.

  • Step 3

    You can make this well in advance if you like; it will keep in the fridge for a week.

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