Spiced Kumquats

• 1 kg (2 lb) kumquats
• 1 kg (2

Place the kumquats in a saucepan, barely cover with water and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, dissolve the sugar with the spices in the vinegar over gentle heat. Bring to the boil and boil for 5 minutes. Drain the kumquats and reserve the cooking liquid. Place the kumquats in the syrup and if necessary add some of the reserved liquid to just cover the fruit. Simmer very gently for 3