Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Recipe of the Month: January 2010

This time of the year is when citrus is to be enjoyed!!! Here is a great chutney to be used with cheese, savory tarts, or for toast in the morning.




Kumquat Chutney


2 1/4 cups


1 # Kumquats, halved seeded

1 1/4 c sugar

1 c Blood Orange Juice

1 c Orange Juice

1/2 Red Bell Pepper

Zest of 1 grapefruit (julienne and no pith)

Zest of 3 Tangerines (Julienne and no pith)

1/2 c water

3 Tbs Vinegar

3 ea Black Cardamon

1 ea Cinnamon Stick

2 Tbs Black Cumin Seed

6 ea Black Peppercorns

pinch of salt



Blanch the citrus three time, starting in cold water each time. Combine all ingredients bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Simmer for 1-2 hour until the fruit is tender and the proper syrup is achieved.


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