Kumquat Jam Recipes

A sweet home made kumquat marmalade made with fresh kumquats and a couple of oranges. No added pectin is necessary for this seasonal treasure.

A simple marmalade recipe that preserves the bright color and flavor of kumquat fruits

I first heard of kumquats when I moved to Australia in 1982 - and then I discovered that my neighbours had an abundant supply. Fruit shouldnt go to waste, so I adapted this recipe from The Complete Book of Fruit by Leslie Johns and Violet Stevenson. I have successfully doubled and tripled this recipe, but you will probably need to cook it longer to reach the jelling point. Time does not include overnight standing.
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My friend has a large and prosperous kumquat tree and asked if I wanted some of the fruit before they were all gone. I jumped at the chance, as I love to snack on kumquats. But when I came home with almost 3 pounds, I knew I wouldn't even be able to make a dent in my newly acquired stash before they