kumquat jam
Kumquat 2000g | Fine sugar 350g |
Salt 1 scoop |
Step 1
Put kumquats into a basinStep 2
Add clean water and scrub repeatedly with both hands. Change the water and continue scrubbing. After cleaning, remove and drain the water.Step 3
add a spoonful of saltStep 4
Boil another pot of hot water and pour it into the basin from the top of the kumquats.Step 5
Let the kumquats soak in hot salt water for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.Step 6
Put the drained kumquats on the chopping board and cut them into 2 mm thick orange slices with a knife.Step 7
After everything is cut, pour it into the potStep 8
Sprinkle in sugarStep 9
Use a spatula or chopsticks to stir evenly so that all the orange slices are coated with sugar granules.Step 10
After mixing the kumquat slices with sugar, cover them and marinate them for 3 to 5 hours. Compared with the original ones, the marinated kumquat slices have shrunk by 1/3 and have thick juice leaching out.Step 11
Put the processed orange slices into the pot on the gas stove, turn on medium heat and cook until the juice boils, then switch to low heat and simmer slowly for 3 to 4 hours. During this period, you need enough patience and a handful of Use a long-handled wooden spoon and stir occasionally, as the syrup is thick and can easily burn the pot. Simmer slowly until the orange slices are soft and the thick juice completely covers the orange slices, then turn off the heat and let it cool naturally.Step 12
8. Put the cooled kumquat jam into the prepared glass bottleStep 13
Cover each bottle with a layer of cellophaneStep 14
Then tighten the lid and put it in the refrigerator for refrigerated storage. The shelf life can be more than 1 year. Work hard once and enjoy it for 1 year. (Note: After washing the glass bottle, it must be scalded with boiling water. After pouring out the water, dry it before using it again. use).Step 15
Scoop 1 spoonful of kumquat jam into a cup of water, add boiling water, stir well and drink slowly. After drinking the water, remove the orange core, chew the orange peel and flesh with your mouth, and then swallow it. Good medicine should not be taken lightly. Bad fee. Cooking kumquat jamcooking skills1. For those who like sweets, you can add a little sugar to the cup of kumquat jam, or you can add 100 grams more sugar during the cooking process.
2. After washing the glass bottle, it must be scalded with boiling water, pour out the water, and let it dry before use