Are you looking for a delectable treat to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than candied kumquats, a delightful confection that adds a unique citrusy twist to various culinary creations. These sweet and tangy morsels are not only a delectable snack on their own but also an essential ingredient in the exquisite Seville orange chocolate cake. With their vibrant orange hue and burst of flavor, candied kumquats bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dessert. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for candied kumquats, a crucial component in crafting the delectable Seville orange chocolate cake.
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CANDIED ORANGE CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is wonderful "jazzed-up" box cake. It's an easy way to make a rich cake for a special occasion without having to bake it from scratch. The chocolate and orange are a great flavor combination. Topping it off are sliced almonds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle almonds into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, milk, oil and extract; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in orange slices., Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing the cake from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan, bring glaze ingredients to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts :
ORANGE CHEESECAKE WITH CANDIED KUMQUATS
Provided by Sarah Patterson Scott
Categories Cake Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Cream Cheese Orange Vanilla Kumquat Sour Cream Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For candied kumquats:
- Combine water and sugar in medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add kumquats; reduce heat. Simmer until kumquat slices are translucent, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat; cool kumquats in syrup. Strain kumquats, reserving syrup. Combine kumquats and 1/4 cup syrup in small bowl. Return remaining syrup to same saucepan; boil until reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 8 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover separately and chill.
- For crust:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Combine cookie crumbs and brown sugar in medium bowl; add 6 tablespoons melted butter and stir until crumbs feel moist when pressed together with fingertips, adding remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter if mixture is dry. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Bake crust until set and edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool crust in pan on rack. Maintain oven temperature.
- Wrap 4 layers of heavy-duty foil tightly around outside of pan with crust to make pan waterproof.
- For filling:
- Combine orange juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and orange peel in small saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat. Simmer until mixture is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Chill until cool.
- Meanwhile, using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl until smooth. Mix in sour cream, flour, and salt. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Mix in cooled orange juice mixture. Pour filling into crust; place springform pan in large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of springform pan.
- Bake cake until just set in center, about 1 hour 35 minutes. Remove cake from roasting pan; remove foil. Place cake directly in refrigerator and chill overnight. Arrange kumquat slices atop cake, covering completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Tent cake with foil and refrigerate.
- Remove pan sides; place cake on platter. Cut cake into wedges; drizzle some kumquat syrup over and serve.
- The KUMQUAT SYRUP is perfect with the cake-but don't stop there. It's also yummy drizzled over vanilla or coffee ice cream or in a cup of tea, a glass of club soda, or even a vodka Martini.
CANDIED KUMQUATS FOR SEVILLE ORANGE CHOCOLATE CAKE
The reserved poaching syrup is used for brushing the cake layers in the Seville Orange Chocolate Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 pint
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Rinse kumquats; place in a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; drain immediately. Repeat two more times, always starting with cold water.
- Place kumquats, sugar, and the water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved. Immediately remove from heat; let kumquats cool completely in syrup.
- The candied kumquats can be used immediately or stored, refrigerated, in the syrup in an airtight plastic container for up to a month.
CANDIED KUMQUATS
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Provided by Chad Robertson
Yield Yield: 340 g/2 cups candied fruit
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut the kumquats crosswise into 1/4-in/6-mm rounds, discarding the stems and seeds. Cut a piece of parchment paper into a round that is the same diameter as a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- In the saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves. Add the kumquat slices, cover with the parchment, and weight down with a nonreactive heatproof plate. Reduce the heat until the liquid is gently simmering, then cook until the kumquat slices are tender and translucent, 30 to 45 minutes (the liquid should register about 230°F/100°C on an instant-read thermometer).
- Remove from the heat and, using a slotted spoon, transfer the candied kumquats to a heatproof container and ladle syrup over the fruit just to cover; discard any remaining syrup or save for sweetening cocktails. (The syrup will keep, refrigerated, for up to 1 month.) Let the kumquat slices cool completely in the syrup, then refrigerate for up to 1 month.
KUMQUAT AND CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
We have a variety of fruit trees in our yard, including an orange and a kumquat tree. When I was thinking of what to make with the fruit besides preserves, cheesecake came to mind. This treat has a classic Christmastime combination of chocolate and citrus. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine gingersnaps and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 8-in. springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling., Place chopped chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool slightly., Finely grate enough zest from orange to measure 4 teaspoons. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. In a large bowl, beat ricotta cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in chopped kumquats, orange juice, zest, vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until edges are lightly browned and top is dry to the touch (center 5 inches of cheesecake will not be set), 70-80 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with chocolate curls and thinly sliced kumquats.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CANDIED KUMQUATS IN SYRUP
I found this in Martha Stewart Living magazine. Easy and yummy! These are great to eat out of hand or as a topping for cakes, over parfaits, etc. Rooted in Asian cuisine, but also Spanish!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium high heat and stir until the sugar has been dissolved.
- Reduce the heat to medium low.
- Add the kumquat slices and simmer until tender and almost translucent, about 15-20 minutes.
- Let cool in the syrup.
- Kumquats can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 26.3, Protein 0.3
Tips:
- Choose firm and ripe kumquats for candying. Avoid any with blemishes or bruises.
- Use a sharp knife to score the kumquats. This will help the sugar syrup penetrate the fruit.
- Simmer the kumquats in the sugar syrup until they are translucent. This may take about 1 hour.
- Remove the kumquats from the syrup and let them cool on a wire rack. This will help them retain their shape.
- Store the candied kumquats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Candied kumquats are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for cakes, pies, and other desserts. They are also a great addition to trail mix and other snacks. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own candied kumquats at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet and tangy treat, give this recipe a try!
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