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When you add the sugar, you're supposed to bring it to 222 degrees F, approximately 15-20 minutes. When you place a teaspoon onto a chilled plate and let sit for 30 seconds, it should become a soft gel that moves slightly. I stopped at about 210 degrees, because I was afraid it was going to burn, and the texture was fine. | When you add the sugar, you're supposed to bring it to 222 degrees F, approximately 15-20 minutes. When you place a teaspoon onto a chilled plate and let sit for 30 seconds, it should become a soft gel that moves slightly. I stopped at about 210 degrees, because I was afraid it was going to burn, and the texture was fine. | ||
I'd like to experiment with ginger. Also some combination of anise, cinnamon, and cloves. See, for example: | |||
* [http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Star-Anise-Kumquat-Sauce-13314 Star Anise Kumquat Sauce] | |||
* [http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=833347 Kumquats in Spiced Syrup with Cloves, Cinnamon, and Star Anise] | |||
* [http://oggi-icandothat.blogspot.com/2008/01/kumquats-and-star-anise-rum.html Kumquats and Star Anise Rum] | |||
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Most recipes seem to ask for a 1:2 ratio (by weight) of fruit to sugar. When I made a test batch on February 21, 2010, I used a 2:1 ratio of fruit to sugar, and it was fine. Jessica even thought it was a bit sweet. I might try a 4:1 ratio next. Jessica tried making it at a 6:1 ratio, and she said it was to sour.
When you add the sugar, you're supposed to bring it to 222 degrees F, approximately 15-20 minutes. When you place a teaspoon onto a chilled plate and let sit for 30 seconds, it should become a soft gel that moves slightly. I stopped at about 210 degrees, because I was afraid it was going to burn, and the texture was fine.
I'd like to experiment with ginger. Also some combination of anise, cinnamon, and cloves. See, for example:
- Star Anise Kumquat Sauce
- Kumquats in Spiced Syrup with Cloves, Cinnamon, and Star Anise
- Kumquats and Star Anise Rum
