What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Clean Eating: Kumquat Lollipops! I must admit discovering kumquats at the Farmers Market in Kauai was a thrill beyond imagination. My mind was spinning with all the possibilities. Don’t get me wrong, eating them out of my hand brought instant gratification. Yet, I wanted more. After making a batch of salsa*, I wanted to try something for dessert. That’s when I came up with my version of Kumquat Lollipops. It’s sugar and spice and citrusy nice. I hope you like it, too.
KUMQUAT LOLLIPOPS
Ingredients:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup filtered water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 drops habanero pepper sauce
1 cup kumquats, washed and blemish-free skins
Bamboo party picks
1/4 cup sugar for rolling the lollipops
Instructions:
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, water, ground cinnamon, and habanero pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Add kumquats. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 15-20 minutes. The skins will be knife tender. Remove saucepan from heat. Set aside until the simple syrup and kumquats are room temperature. This will take 2-4 hours. Remove the kumquats; set aside. Pierce each kumquat with a bamboo party pick. Roll each lollipop in sugar. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate kumquat lollipops in an airtight container until ready to serve. The reserve simple syrup can be used to enhance beverages.
*Click the link below for Kumquat Cilantro Salsa.
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Clever idea. I have access to lots of kumquats
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I’m jealous. They are simply delightful. 🍃🍊
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I don’t think I’ve ever had a kumquat.
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Perhaps you will when you least expect it. 🍃🍊
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so cute!
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They are addictive prepared like this. 🤣🍃🍊
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We used to eat kumquats all the time when we lived in CA. They’re pretty sour, so making them into lollipops is a genius idea. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks very much. Enjoy! 🍃🍊
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Have’nt had a kumquat in many many years.. 😉
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Welcome back. 😜🍃🍊
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Can imagine how refreshing these must be
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Most definitely. 🍃🍊
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Such a great idea. Love the addition of spiciness in there. 🙂
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That’s me. 🍃🌶🤣
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🙂
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These look beautiful!! Great idea gail..
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Thanks for the high praise. Blessings. 🌟✨💫
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This is pure brilliance. Okay, this is delicious brilliance.
Both.
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Needless to say, everyone devoured them like they were eating candy. 🍊🍃
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I love kumquats! Thank you for a new way to enjoy them!
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What a delight it is to hear you say this. Blessings. 🍃🍊
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Wow,
Very creative,
I think you can deliciously author,
A recipe book called, “Sweet & Spicy”.
My kumquat tree gets so loaded,
Your recipe will definitely help, thank you!!
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My goodness! Such high praise has given me hope for a bigger picture. Time to reset my current goals! 🍃🍊
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Yes, Goodness Goddess,
You have to unleash that delicious Goodness!!
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What a fresh and fun “lollipop”! And I love the idea of some pepper sauce in there too. Sounds delicious!!
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Just sweet enough, naturally. 🍃🍊
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Interesting. Thank you for sharing
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Some kind of fun food. 🍃🍊
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Ohh this is a fun idea!
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It makes people smile. 😍🍃👁👁🍃
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