Kumquats in Spiced Syrup with Cloves, Cinnamon, and Star Anise Recipe

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Kumquats in Spiced Syrup with Cloves, Cinnamon, and Star Anise
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lb kumquats (about 8 cups)
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 9 whole cloves, divided
  • 1 vanilla bean , halved lengthwise and divided

Directions:

  1. Pierce each kumquat several times with a wooden skewer.
  2. Combine water and sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add 3 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 star anise. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add kumquats, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, remove the kumquats from pan, and divide evenly between 2 (1-quart) jars. Tuck 3 whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, and half of vanilla bean into each jar.
  4. Bring cooking liquid to a boil; cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain mixture, discarding solids. Pour 2 cups cooking liquid and 1/2 cup brandy into each jar. Seal jars; shake well. Store in refrigerator 2 weeks before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 265.51 Kcal (1112 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.13g 2%
Sodium 14.6mg 1%
Potassium 212.07mg 5%
Total Carbs 48.14g 16%
Sugars 39.6g 158%
Dietary Fiber 7.94g 32%
Protein 2.27g 5%
Vitamin C 49.9mg 83%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 82.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.1 Kcal (381 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.39g 2%
Sodium 5.01mg 1%
Potassium 72.76mg 5%
Total Carbs 16.52g 16%
Sugars 13.59g 158%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 32%
Protein 0.78g 5%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 83%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 28.3mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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