Kumquats in Spiced Syrup with Cloves, Cinnamon, and Star Anise
Kumquats in Spiced Syrup with Cloves, Cinnamon, and Star Anise might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre recipe box. This recipe serves 32. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan recipe has 87 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up brandy, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
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 cups cooking liquid and 1/2 cup brandy into each jar. Seal jars; shake well. Store in refrigerator 2 weeks before using.