Candied Kumquats & White Chocolate

Kumquats are eaten whole - rind and all - because the rind is sweet and the juicy centre is sour. Candied kumquats, coated in caramelized sugar, could be considered the original precursor to sour patch kids.

This flavor combined the sweet-sour citrus flavor of the kumquats with a rich depth of flavor, provided by the white chocolate.

White Chocolate is a derivative of chocolate, but is not chocolate. High quality white chocolate is made of cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, and a little salt. Lower grade varieties will be made of hydrogenated yucky stuff.

Kumquats are great in cocktails. Garnish an elderflower champagne cocktail with some raw or candied kumquats and voila! simple mixology at home.