{"id":7439,"date":"2007-12-17T23:13:33","date_gmt":"2007-12-18T06:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=7439"},"modified":"2010-06-21T23:14:57","modified_gmt":"2010-06-22T06:14:57","slug":"kumquats-in-spiced-syrup-with-cloves-cinnamon-and-star-anise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=7439","title":{"rendered":"Kumquats in Spiced Syrup with Cloves, Cinnamon, and Star Anise"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This spiced fruit can be chopped and stirred into couscous or served with ham. For optimum texture and flavor, refrigerate the kumquats for two weeks before they’re used.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>2 pounds kumquats (about 8 C.) <\/span><\/p>\n

4 C. water <\/span><\/p>\n

2 C. sugar <\/span><\/p>\n

9 whole cloves, divided <\/span><\/p>\n

3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, divided <\/span><\/p>\n

3 star anise, divided <\/span><\/p>\n

1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise and divided <\/span><\/p>\n

1 C. brandy, divided <\/span><\/p>\n

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Pierce each kumquat several times with a wooden skewer. Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add 3 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 star anise. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add kumquats, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Using a slotted spoon, remove the kumquats from pan, and divide evenly between 2 (1-quart) jars. Tuck 3 whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, and half of vanilla bean into each jar. Bring cooking liquid to a boil; cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain mixture, discarding solids. Pour 2 C. cooking liquid and 1\/2 C. brandy into each jar. Seal jars; shake well. Store in refrigerator 2 weeks before using.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00c2\u00a0 This spiced fruit can be chopped and stirred into couscous or served with ham. For optimum texture and flavor, refrigerate the kumquats for two weeks before they’re used. \u00c2\u00a0 2 pounds kumquats (about 8 C.) 4 C. water 2 C. sugar 9 whole cloves, divided 3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, divided 3 star anise, divided 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise and divided 1 C. brandy, divided \u00c2\u00a0 Pierce each kumquat several times with a wooden skewer. Combine water and sugar…<\/p>\n

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