Pickled Kumquats in Orange Liqueur and Rum

Ingredients

• 200 g kumquat
• 50 g sugar
• 100 ml water
• 6 star anise
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds
• orange liqueur
• 125 ml dark rum

Instructions

1. 1.

   Rinse kumquats thoroughly under hot water. Pat dry and pierce several times with a wooden stick or skewer.

2. 2.

   Bring sugar, water and spices to a boil in a pot. Add kumquats and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Let the liquid cool.

3. 3.

   Add orange liqueur and rum to the kumquats and stir. Pour everything into a bottle and seal.