Kumquat Limoncello
Votes: 2
Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Nutritional value per serving:
Calories 1282, total fat 2 G., saturated fats 0 G., proteins 4 G., carbohydrates 186 G., fiber 15 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 26 mg, sugar 171 G.
Calories 1282, total fat 2 G., saturated fats 0 G., proteins 4 G., carbohydrates 186 G., fiber 15 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 26 mg, sugar 171 G.
To give the popular Italian limoncello liqueur a unique flavor, replace lemons with seasonal kumquats, a winter citrus fruit that, despite its diminutive size, packs a vibrant punch. If you're giving limoncello as a gift to loved ones, pour it into clear glass bottles, adding the kumquats so they're visible. This liqueur is traditionally chilled in the freezer before serving, so be sure to choose a bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 4 tbsp. kumquat
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 1 liter of grain alcohol, such as Everclear
- Special equipment: 4 wide-necked jars with a capacity of 0.5 l.
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Place the jars and lids in boiling water for 15 minutes to sterilize, then place the jars upside down on a clean, dry towel.
- Rinse the kumquats thoroughly under hot water. Cut each in half and remove the pits with the tip of a knife. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a full boil, then add the kumquats and sugar. Stir well and simmer over medium-low heat until the kumquats are translucent and the liquid has the consistency of maple syrup, about 15 minutes.
- Divide the candied kumquats among four jars. Pour the alcohol evenly over the kumquats. Refrigerate for at least two weeks, but ideally for one month. The longer the liqueur steeps, the more flavorful it will be.
Author of the recipe - Allison Robicelli is a baker and food writer.
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