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Kinkan Kanro-ni | Candied Kumquats
Bebe Love Okazu
30 minutes
1 batch of candied kumquats
BeginnerJapanese kinkan kanro-ni is candied kumquats. These are great to snack on and soothing for sore throats. Candied kumquats may also be used to garnish dessert.
Total Steps
5
Ingredients
4
Tools Needed
4
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Kinkan Kanro-Ni | Japaense Candied KumquatsIngredients
- 4 cups kumquats, whole (seeds in)
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sake
Instructions
1
Step 1
Remove stems from kumquats and rinse.
2
Step 2
Combine water and sugar in a medium pot and bring to a gentle boil.
3
Step 3
20 minutes
Add kumquats, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer.
4
Step 4
10 minutes
Add sake and continue to reduce liquid until it reaches a thick syrup consistency.
5
Step 5
Let cool and refrigerate.
Tools & Equipment
medium pot
measuring cups
measuring spoons
refrigerator