Here’s an easy recipe for the Candied Kumquats that accompanied the Buttermilk Panna Cotta last year.
2C sugar
1C water
1/2C lime juice
1/4C orange brandy
4C sliced kumquats, seeds removed
In a small saucepan, lightly caramelize the sugar, then add the water very carefully and stir in to thin it out. Then add the lime juice and the brandy and stir in.
Place the prepped kumquats in a clean stainless steel container. While the mixture is still hot, pour it over the kumquats and let them steep in it while cooling down. Chill before using.