Quick and Easy Kumquat Marmalade Recipe
This simple kumquat marmalade recipe uses a blender for fast preparation, blending halved kumquats in seconds. It cooks in about 12 minutes with just sugar and lemon juice, making it perfect for preserving fresh fruit. Store the marmalade in the fridge or freezer for eating, gifting, or future use.
- 1 pound kumquats halved and seeded
- 8 ounces sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
Halve the kumquats and quickly remove the seeds with a paring knife.
Blend the halved kumquats in a blender on the chop setting for a few seconds until chopped.
Mix the blended kumquats with sugar and lemon juice in a pot.
Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Test for set by dropping a few drops onto a cold plate; if it wrinkles, it's ready.
Transfer the marmalade to jars and let cool before storing in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Use a blender to save time on chopping kumquats.
- Keep an eye on the cooking time to prevent overcooking.
- Store marmalade in the fridge or freezer since it's not canned.