Candied Cumquats

• 500 g cumquats, washed
• 3 green cardamom pods, cracked
• Sugar Syrup

Put the cumquats in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat then drain. Repeat twice, so the fruit is brought to the boil three times. Put the cumquats and the cardamom in a large saucepan and cover with sugar syrup. Simmer gently for 2-3 hours until the syrup has thickened and the fruit is translucent. Add the orange blossom water then transfer the fruit an