This Kumquat Simple Syrup recipe will make a beautiful and unique addition to your cocktail bar. Scroll down for the recipe!
I first started eating kumquats when I was ten. I was fascinated by the “little oranges” and how I could eat both the flesh and the skin. The kumquat variety that I remember eating as a child had depths of sweetness which made them perfect for eating fresh. Recently, I came across kumquats at my local grocery store and could not resist buying them. As I popped one in my mouth, I noticed the kumquat was overwhelmingly sour. After a little research, I learned that there are four species of kumquats. These can vary in sweetness, tartness and size. Since I could not eat the extremely sour fruit as is, I would need to create a recipe that would add sweetness to the fruit. As a citrus and cocktail lover, a Kumquat Simple Syrup would be the perfect addition to my cocktail bar.
If you have been following me this past year, you are probably aware of my recent fascination with making homemade simple syrups and cocktails. This Kumquat Simple Syrup is a perfect mixer for Margaritas, mocktails, snow cones, frosé and agua frescas. My favorite part of this recipe is how the kumquats become “candied” and remain part of the simple syrup. This added detail makes any refreshment even more special.
This recipe yields four 16 oz Mason Jars of Kumquat Simple Syrup. If needed, you can halve the recipe below. However, I do recommend making a full batch. I love having extra simple syrups on hand to gift to family and friends that share the same passion for cocktails.
Before you begin building this simple syrup, there is one tedious task. You will need to clean, halve and deseed each kumquat. This recipe will require 16 oz of kumquats, so this process may take 15 to 20 minutes. On average, each kumquat has 3-4 seeds. Once you clean and deseed the kumquats, the fun part is next. Now that I have shared some tips to help you prepare this Kumquat Simple Syrup, let’s get to the recipe!
Kumquat Simple Syrup Recipe
Kumquat Simple Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz Kumquats
- 4 cups Water
- 4 cups Sugar
Instructions
- Clean, halve and deseed 16 oz of kumquats.
- Combine water and sugar in a three quart sauce pan. Place on medium heat.
- Once the water and sugar mixture has dissolved, add the 16 oz of kumquats. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
- At this point, the skin of the kumquats will appear translucent. Remove from the heat.
- Since this is a large batch of simple syrup, I can the contents into four sterilized Mason Jars and its metal lids and rings. Once the glass jars and lids have been sterilized, fill each jar with the Kumquat Simple Syrup. Make sure to distribute and even amount of candied kumquats into each jar. Once each jar has been sealed, the filled Mason Jar should be sterilized with the Kumquat Simple Syrup one last time. I hope that you enjoy this simple syrup recipe as much as I do!
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I hope that you enjoy this Kumquat Simple Syrup as much as I do! The tiny citrus fruit packs an enormous amount of flavor in this recipe. As summertime approaches, this Kumquat Simple Syrup would make delicious snow cones or shaved ice for the kiddos. If you prefer a mocktail, this mixer would make a delicious spritzer. Simply combine 2 oz of the Kumquat syrup with 6 to 8 oz of sparkling water. If you are looking for a boozy libation to prepare with this simple syrup, I have the perfect recipe for you. Click here for my Kumquat Margarita Recipe.
Over time I have built quite a repertoire of syrups. If you enjoyed this Kumquat Simple Syrup, you will also enjoy my Cranberry Simple Syrup Recipe. Click here for all of the details!
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Thank you! I cant wait to share the cocktail I prepared using this kumquat simple syrup.