If you have induction, this recipe overrides previous recipes. You will need very sharp paring knife, tweezers and heavy based induction stainless steel saucepan with a lid.
day one
Using scissors the kumquats from the tree leaving a small amount of stem. Wash them under cold running water. Spread a tea towel on your bench and gently dry them.
Weigh the kumquats and weigh out the same amount of fine caster sugar and set it to one side. Cut the kumquats in half and using the tweezers [yes it is a pain in the butt], however, it is worth the effort and you are still bound to have missed heaps.
Put the prepared kumquats and sugar into the sauce pan and very gently stir them over, cover and leave i a cool place. Set a timer for 4-5 hours.