Candied Kumquats

• 12 kumquats
• ¾ cup (167 g) water
• 1

Slice kumquats in fourths. Use a toothpick to remove seeds. Place water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once sugar dissolves, lower the heat to a simmer. Add sliced kumquats and simmer for 1 hour over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once they are translucent and syrup has thickened and set aside to cool. Pour into steril