Ways to Incorporate Kumquats into a Meal - Slashfood Ate (8)

by Max Shrem, Posted Feb 24th 2009 @ 3:00PM

Cardomom Cream filled dessert with Chocolate Sauce and Kumquats

Kumquats are truly nature's candy. Apart from the texture, the taste has a blend of sweet and sour that reminds me of Sour Patched Kids, it's gummy drastically less healthy alternative. Besides snacking on them plain, kumquats make an incredible sauce. They also pair well in a dessert.

They can be candied and then used to decorate and flavor a cake. The hyper-citrus flavors taste exquisite with chocolate or cheesecake. Try it with roasted duck or with braised chicken. Unlike oranges, lemons, and limes, kumquats are distinctly sugary and bitter. Yet, like other citrus fruits, they are versatile and work well in both savory dishes and sweet desserts.

Below are 8 ways to incorporate kumquats into a meal:

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2-25-2009 @1:49PM kickpleat said... Too funny, I just posted some kumquat oatmeal chocolate chip cookies on my blog this morning! It is the season for kumquats!
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