Five Spice Kumquat Jam
I'm so happy with my latest jam! I feel like I've bottled up some serendipitous springtime sunshine in a jar. This Five Spice Kumquat Jam is soooo addictively tasty, refreshingly sweet yet tangy, a touch of that distinctive citrus bitterness, all rounded out by the warm spiciness of five spice.
- Prep time
- 8 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb kumquats, around 30-40 kumquats, 450g
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, 300g
- 2 cups water
- pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp five spice powder
Instructions
- 1
Prepare clean and dry jars. Place 3 metal spoons in your freezer, for the jam set test you will do later.
- 2
Wash kumquats. Slice kumquats thinly, removing and reserving the seeds. Tie seeds in a piece of cheesecloth.
- 3
Add kumquats, sugar, water, salt and seed bag to small pot, bring to a boil.
- 4
Turn down to simmer and cook for 15-25 mins until temperature reaches 220°F(104°C) and the mixture seems quite thick. Add in five spice and stir to incorporate.
- 5
Test if jam is set enough with the frozen spoon test by using your prepared chilled spoon from freezer. Dribble some jam on the back of spoon. Once it cools, drag one finger through the jam on spoon. If your finger leaves a clear clean line through the jam, then the jam is ready. If not yet ready, cook for another few minutes and test again with another chilled spoon.
- 6
Once your jam is set, let cool and then pour into your prepared jars. Keep in the fridge and eat up within 2 weeks.