Kumquat Preserves

Kumquats or kumquats fruits can be eaten skin and all and they can also be made and eaten as a delicious preserve.

Maw-Maw loves making preserves and jelly with the abundance of citrus available at this time of the year – Share the wealth with taunts and cousins 🙂

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts kumquats (8 cups)
  • 1 - 10 ounce jars cherries drained
  • 1 - 20 ounce can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 teaspoons RealFruit Instant Pectin

Directions

Step 1

Wash kumquats and remove seeds.

Step 2

Combine seeded kumquats and cherries and chop in blender.

Step 3

In a large pot, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Lower heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Stir frequently using low to medium heat.

Step 5

Fill very hot medium sterile jars and seal.



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