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A plate with an English Muffin topped with Kumquat jam with a jar of orange Kumquat Jam behind the plate.

Kumquat Jam

Kumquat Jam is made with sliced kumquats, sugar, and water for a delicious sweet and tart jam that's great on muffins, breads, or as a cake filling.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 2 half pints
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 c. kumquats thinly sliced
  • 2 c. water
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean split (optional)
  • 3 Tablespoons pectin

Instructions

  • Place the kumquats and water in a large saucepan. Allow to sit for 1 hour.
  • Heat the kumquats and water over medium high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add in the sugar and vanilla bean and mix well. Bring up to medium heat and boil for 20 minutes.
  • Add in the pectin and increase heat to high. Stir constantly while at a hard boil for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes.
  • At this point either pour into two half pint jars and cool completely or place in a food processor and pulse until the kumquats are in big pieces then put into jars.
  • Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original recipe