Kumquat Jelly

In late November we picked kumquats...

30lbs of kumquats...to be exact!

Wow!

Then we attempted to make kumquat jelly...

After several tries, it never would set...

I have no pictures of that experience :(

But yesterday, Sara and I tried again...

Success! 65 jars of homemade kumquat jelly!

RECIPE

For every lb. of fruit, you need a lb. of sugar...

For every six cups of fruit juice, you need 2 boxes of pectin...

Rinse kumquats thoroughly

Soak kumquats in water and baking soda for 10 minutes

Drain & Rinse

Option #1 Juice the kumquats in a juicer

Option #2 Cut kumquats horizontally & pop out the insides,

then boil and mash out the juice through a cheesecloth

Bring 6 cups of the kumquat juice to a boil

Add 4 cups sugar

Add 2 boxes pectin

Bring to a boil again

Boil for 2 minutes

Pour into clean jars

Place in waterbath for 5 minutes

Turn upside down once

Let sit overnight

Enjoy!