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Pickled cumquats
Preparation info
- Makes
1.5 litres
- Difficulty
Medium
Appears in
Published 1999
Cumquats make great pickles and preserves because they have sweet, thick skins and little juice. Try them with duck, preserved meats, terrines and spicy sausages.
Ingredients
1 kg - water
1 kg - <
Method
Put cumquats into a large saucepan and just cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until fruit has softened, about 30 minutes. Strain and set aside. Bring remaining ingredients to a gentle boil in a large non-reactive pan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Add cumquats and simmer for 20 minutes. Cover pan with a lid and stand for 12 hours or overnight.
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