This Homemade Sour Patch Kumquats Recipe is a homemade Sour Patch Kids recipe using the small sweet and sour citrus, Kumquats, and your favorite JELLO gelatin mix flavors!

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Homemade Sour Patch Kumquats Recipe

Hi Everyone, I have a unique, homemade "Sour Patch Kids" recipe involving a favorite, unique sour-citrus fruit: Kumquats!

Sour Patch Kids are one of my all-time, favorite candies, so this recipe is inspired by them - just a bit healthier!

I thought of this recipe a couple of years ago but whenever I would buy kumquats as they became available in the Northeast United States in November, but then I would get them home and just gobble them up before making them!

These Sour Patch Kumquats are the ultimate sour punch, if you are into sour flavors, like me 🙂

I can see these being made for small bites at a party, movie/tv watching, or to bring to a potluck/holiday gathering.

What are Kumquats?

Kumquats are a group of small fruit-bearing trees in the flowering plant family Rutaceae. They were previously classified as forming the now-historical genus Fortunella, or placed within Citrus sensu lato. (Source: Wikipedia)

What are the Health Benefits of Kumquats?

Kumquats are an excellent source of vitamin C. They're also rich in fiber and water, making them a weight loss friendly food. (Source: Healthline)

When Kumquats in Season?

In season from November to March, kumquats are best when firm and bright orange in color; avoid those with a greenish tint as they are not yet fully ripe. Kumquats will keep at room temperature for up to three days, and they can last up to two weeks in the refrigerator. (source: Serious Eats)

How Do you Eat Kumquats?

Kumquats can eaten whole, skin, seeds and all.

Sometimes if the seeds are big, then I would spit them out but they are all edible.

They are like tiny, little oranges that are more sour than sweet.

Ingredients for Homemade Sour Patch Kumquats Recipe

• fresh, ripe kumquats
• your favorite JELLO Gelatin flavors (In these photos, I used lime and orange)
• bowl of water

Helpful Kitchen Tools for Homemade Sour Patch Kumquats Recipe

• bowls
• small-medium colander for rinsing kumquats
• toothpick or skewer

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These Sour Patch Kumquats are so great to snack on during hot weather or just whenever you are craving something fresh, citrus and sour.

I can see these Sour Patch Kumquats being used in a drink, cocktail or mocktail as well, as a garish or to add a sour flavor.

I would love to hear what event you are planning to make these Sour Patch Kumquats for? Or perhaps you are making them just because for yourself which is totally okay 😉

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Homemade Sour Patch Kumquats Recipe

Yield: 1 pint

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 16 minutes

This Homemade Sour Patch Kumquats Recipe is a homemade Sour Patch Kids recipe using sweet and sour citrus, Kumquats and your favorite JELLO mix flavors!

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Ingredients

• 1 dry pint fresh, ripe kumquats, rinsed
• your favorite JELLO Gelatin flavors (In these photos, I used lime and orange)
• bowl of water to keep the kumquats in

Instructions

1. Rinse the kumquats and keep them in a bowl of water.
2. Place the JELLO Gelatin flavors in separate bowls.
3. Using a toothpick or a skewer, skewer each kumquat and roll in the gelatin until coated. Transfer to a clean bowl when done. Repeat with all the kumquats. The kumquats are better coated when the skin is wet.
4. Eat right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: ¼ cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 105Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 42mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 8gSugar: 16gProtein: 3g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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