KUMQUAT MARMALADE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 7 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • 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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