Kumquat compote
Here's how to make a kumquat compote that's low in sugar but high in flavor, for use in pastries, or simply on top of cottage cheese or yogurt.
23 K 4/5 (4 reviews)
12 hours 50 min.
Easy
6.40 €
700 g
3 IngredientsLast modified on: January 22th 2025
For 700 g, you will need:
- 1
600 g kumquats - 2
140 g caster sugar - 3
10 g vanilla sugar - Total weight: 750 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 12 hours 30 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 12 hours 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Wash 600 g kumquats, then cut off and discard the top of each kumquat, where the stem starts.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 15 min.
Next, cut each one in 2 lengthwise, and remove and discard the seeds with the tip of a small knife, which takes quite a long time to do.
You can leave the seeds in if you're in a hurry, but unfortunately they add an unpleasant texture at the end of the recipe.
You can leave the seeds in if you're in a hurry, but unfortunately they add an unpleasant texture at the end of the recipe.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 12 hours
Pour the fruit into a saucepan, then add 140 g caster sugar, 10 g vanilla sugar and stir quickly.
Cover and leave to stand overnight.
Cover and leave to stand overnight.
Stage 4
The next day, a syrup formed.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
Place over medium heat and bring to the boil.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 15 min.
Lower the heat and leave to stew gently until the kumquats have become soft.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Turn off the heat and blend...
Stage 8
...until you obtain a smooth compote.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 2 min.
Place in a jar, allow to cool, then store in the fridge.
Remarks
As indicated in step 2, if you don't remove the seeds, you'll feel them even after blending, but another method is possible: you can also pass the compote through a fine sieve to remove them.
Keeping: Several days in a closed jar.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 10 RDI=5 % | 290 RDI=30 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 1,090 RDI=50 % | 4,540 RDI: 50 % |
| Per 100 g | 1 RDI=1 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 0 | 140 RDI=7 % | 610 RDI: 7 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 700 g : 6.40 €
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Caster sugar
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Vanilla sugar
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