Kumquat Compôte
A gem of a recipe, this compôte can be served as a dessert or as an accompaniment to roast duck, goose or glazed ham. Also delicious with goat’s cheese or yoghurt
SERVES
6
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
5
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
5
MINUTES
Ingredients
235g (8 1/2 oz) kumquats
200ml (7fl oz) water
110g (4oz) sugar
Method
Slice the kumquats thinly into four or five round slices depending on size. Remove the seeds.
Put the kumquats into a saucepan with the water and sugar and let them cook very gently, covered, for half an hour or until tender. If they accidentally overcook or become too dry, add a little water and bring back to the boil for one minute — they should be crystallised but slightly juicy.
Serve warm or cold. This compote keeps for weeks in the fridge.
