Kumquats can be used in as many ways
as your imagination will allow! Kumquats are eaten as a snack or with
other food such as sandwiches to add an exciting tangy flavor.
Fresh kumquats can be used in flavoring bread, cakes, cookies, pies,
and cheese cake. Kumquats in marmalade, jelly, and glaze are exceptionally
tasty and are a particular treat as a topping for bread, biscuits,
and cakes. Kumquats are used in flavoring other foods and are particularly
good when cooked with chicken, pork, or fish. They add both flavor
and color to the dish. Kumquat Chutney is especially delicious served
over cooked ham.
Several kumquat recipes
are given in this site. Recipe pamphlets are
also available for $1.00 plus SASE. The recipe
pamphlet is also included with any kumquat
purchase from Kumquat Growers, Inc. Whole,
preserved kumquats are served as a dessert in
many restaurants as a specialty item. The
kumquat fruit can be stored in the
refrigerator for up to three weeks. Frozen
kumquat puree can be stored for six months or
more.
Kumquats are
brilliant orange in color and are widely used
for decorations. They are available with stems
and leaves which are perfect for decorating
dining tables, used as center pieces or added
to fruit bowls. They can also be used as a
garnish on a platter or individual plates.
Fresh kumquats, without leaves, are sliced and
added to fruit salads or fruit bowls. They can
surround fish dishes or add visual appeal to
other meats. They can be tied into swags,
Christmas wreaths, and placed among other
table decorations. Each decorating or cooking
magazine seems to bring new ideas with each
new edition!
