Kumquat Marmalade

Name: Kumquat Marmalade
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 7 half-pints
Ingredients: 1-3/4 pounds kumquats; 1 cup water; 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin; 6-1/2 cups sugar

Total Time Prep: 50 min. Process: 10 min.

Yield 7 half-pints

Test Kitchen Approved

I didn't even know what a kumquat was until my husband and I discovered them in southern Florida. Now I love using them for marmalade. I always get carried away making it and am happy to share! —Faye Robinson, Pensacola, Florida

Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds kumquats
1 cup water
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
6-1/2 cups sugar

Directions

Rinse kumquats; cut in half and remove seeds. Place in a food processor; process until coarsely chopped.
In a Dutch oven, combine kumquats and water. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute.
Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into seven hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

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