Candied kumquats

Candied kumquats are tiny citrus fruits slowly cooked in a sugar syrup, which softens the naturally bitter peel while preserving the fruity, slightly tart character of the kumquat. Their texture is soft and juicy, with a pleasant bite from the peel that becomes somewhat chewy after candying. Since the fruit is processed whole, including peel and flesh, a layered flavour experience is created in which sweetness, tartness and a hint of bitterness alternate. Candied kumquats are often enjoyed as a refined treat, but are also used to decorate cakes and desserts or incorporated into chocolate. Their graceful, round shape and bright orange colour also make them an eye-catching element on any dessert plate.