When Life Gives You Kumquats...
Kumquats are part of Citrus family, which includes limes, oranges and lemons. It's flesh is edible and has a close resemblance to an orange but its smaller and has an oval shape. It can be eaten deliciously as raw, preserves, jelly and marmalade. It originated in China dating to the 12th century where it is mostly cultivated. They were introduced to Europe in 1846 by Robert Fortune.

A Handful of Kumquats
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Kumquat At A Glance!
The kumquats or cumquats are a family of small fruit-bearing trees in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, in the genus Fortunella which is often included in the genus Citrus. The edible fruit closely resembles that of the orange (Citrus sinensis), but is smaller and is often oval.
They are slow-growing evergreen shrubs or short trees, from tall, with sparse branches, sometimes bearing small thorns. The leaves are dark glossy green, and the flowers pure y...

an average Kumquat Tree
Cultivation

Kumquats are slow growing trees, shrubs or short trees from 2.4 to 4.5 meters (8 to 15 ft. tall) bearing small thorns. It can be cultivated in China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Japan, the Middle East, Europe (particularly in Greece and in Southern United States (preferably in Florida).
*An average kumquat tree produces 80 to 100 fruits per year. That's a lot. Amazing!
Kumquat Facts

- Kumquats are thought to be native to China. They are mentioned in Chinese literature as far back as the 12th century.
- Look for kumquats with golden-yellow to reddish-orange skin. Avoid citrus with signs of decay.
- Kumquat means gold orange in Chinese.
- The most cultivated variety of kumquat in the United States is the Nagami variety. The Nagami kumquat is an oblong shape that can be up to 1¾ inches long. It is available from November to March from Florida and Southern California.
- The name kumquat, which derives from Cantonese, gam gwat, Just the thought of the fruit brings out the worst of puns in me: kumquat may (come what may).
- The ripe Kumquat/Cumquat symbolizes prosperity in Chinese.
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Whole Preserved Kumquats

INGREDIENTS:
4 quarts kumquats
3 cups water
3 cups sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. Boil sugar and water for 10 minutes in a container to create a syrup.
2. Prepare Kumquats: with a sharp knife cut slits (1/2 inch deep) at right angles on the blossom end.
3. In a second container, cook the kumquats slowly in water about 10 minutes or until tender.
4. Drain and add to prepared syrup.
5. Add drained kumquats, simmer for 20 minutes (covered) and allow to cool (covered). Kumquats should be translucent.
Recipe Courtesy of Kumquat Growers
Kumquat Mojitos Recipe

Kumquats are perfect for mojitos, juices and cocktail drinks. Enjoy these simple Kumquat Mojito Recipes.
Ingredients
2 Kumquats cut into halves
6 mint leaves
1 ounce calamansi concentrate, thawed
1 1/2 ounces light rum
Club soda
Lime wedges
How To Do:
In a highball glass, muddle the kumquats, mint and calamansi concentrate (or the fruit juices and simple syrup). Fill with ice. Add the rum and a little soda. Pour into a shaker, shake well and strain back into the glass. Squeeze the lime wedges in the drink and drop in the glass. Finish with a splash of soda.
*Calamansi concentrate can be found at Philippine markets.
Note: To make simple syrup, boil 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup of sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. This will make a little more than 1/2 cup.
Recipe Courtesy of Los Angeles Times
How To Prepare Kumquat for Cranberry Sauce
How to Make Cranberry Sauce : Preparing a Kumquat for Cranberry Sauce
Learn how to prep kumquats for making cranberry sauce in this free cooking video on making an easy cranberry sauce recipe. Expert: Stephanie Barnett Contact: www.thequeenbee.com Bio: Stephanie Barnett's careers have spanned from art director to personal chef to design and ad work. Filmmaker: randy primm
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Kumquat Tea
Hot or Cold?

Ingredients
10 kumquats
Honey or rock sugar (optional)
Method
1. Wash kumquats well - do not peel.
2. Slice in half.
3. Squeeze most of juice from each piece into the pot, then toss the fruit in.
4. Pour boiling water into pot, steep for a few minutes and serve.
Notes:
For a sweeter drink add honey or rock sugar to taste. Also makes a nice iced drink, but if you are looking to relieve a cold, always drink it hot.
Recipe Courtesy of Eating China
According to traditional Chinese medicine, kumquat helps eliminate phlegm and is a good remedy for a sore throat or a nagging cough.
Kumquat Oatmeal Cookies
...you can put it in a jar!

INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cups margarine
2/3 cups brown sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups oatmeal
2/3 cup white chocolate chips
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2/3 cup chopped kumquats (pureed)
DIRECTIONS:
*Beat margarine and sugar until fluffy.
*Add eggs to the mixture and mix well.
*Combine oatmeal, flour, baking soda and salt. Mixing well.
*Add chopped kumquats and chocolate chips.
*Drop by large teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
*Bake 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees or until golden brown.
Recipe Courtesy of Kumquat Growers
Kumquat Delights
Kumquat Salsa Recipe

INGREDIENTS
* 2 cups chopped cleaned and thinly sliced kumquats
* 1/2 cup chopped red onion
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 3 Tbsp olive oil
* 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
* Dash of cayenne pepper
* Pinch of kosher salt
METHOD
Combine all ingredients. Add more or less red pepper and cayenne to desired heat. Let sit for 1 hour for the flavors to more fully blend.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups of salsa.
Great served with steak or seafood such as halibut, black sea bass, or salmon.
Recipe Courtesy of Simply Recipes
Meiwa Kumquat generally eaten fresh, skin-on, and instead of cooked.
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How To Make Kumquat Soap

All you need to have:
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino May 31, 2009 @ 8:47 am
- Beautiful lens... I planted a kumquat tree in a pot and it's doing very well. Squid Angel Blessed.
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- EverythingMouse EverythingMouse Mar 8, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
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- EditorDave EditorDave Feb 13, 2009 @ 12:51 am
- Wow! What a lens! You did it again... what a wonderful lens (and you did a lot of work on this one!). Definitely 5* and I've favorited it as well. I need to continue work on my mess of lenses... I don't know how you manage to keep up with all these--but you are doing a magnificent job.
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