A wise man once said:
Every decently-made object, from a house to a lamp post to a bridge, spoon or egg cup, is not just a piece of ‘stuff’ but a physical embodiment of human energy, testimony to the magical ability of our species to take raw materials and turn them into things of use, value and beauty.
Kevin McCloud | Grand Designs
And we think Kev is right! Although this philosophy shouldn’t just be limited to the items listed on your wedding registry.
I LOVE to pickle and make jams with seasonal produce so living in Dorrigo really suits me. There is an abundance of fruit and vegetables on offer throughout the year, everything from persimmons and blueberries to the humble choko.
It’s such a wonderful feeling to open the pantry and pull out a jar and pop it into a meal, whether that be adding syrupy candied cumquats to a chilled glass of champagne, or a spoonful of rich hibiscus jam onto a gooey chocolaty brownie or adding a dollop of freshly made strawberry jam to freshly buttered sourdough, the morning after a beautiful long lunch with friends.
And everyone seems to be “making” at the moment, from no-knead bread to homemade jams, so what better time to consider planning and creating handmade treats for your future wedding day.
However you choose to use your homemade treats, it’s pretty obvious these candied cumquats are sure to be a hit with your guests on your wedding day.
Candied cumquat details at a glance :
- Would suit wedding colours in lemon, peach and green tones
- The sweet citrus undertones pair well with canapes including cheese, seafood and pastry
- Encourage your bar attendant to pop 3 cumquats in a champagne flute, a spoonful of syrup and top with chilled bubbles. Add a sprig of rosemary for the perfect wedding day aperitif
- This can be bottled months in advance so you can really perfect your desired flavour
- Try drizzled on simple vanilla or almond / honey-based wedding cake to serve as dessert
- Have your wedding favour bottles delivered to your door by Pack my Product
The Why
Honestly, these little tart / sweet jewels of yumminess have a subtle kick of cinnamon & star anise that will add extra warmth to your pre-reception drinks or look amazing in personalised bottles to take home. Add chili for an extra kick!
The Produce
My cumquats were foraged roadside in Bellingen on route to Dorrigo. Sourcing local produce is a nice touch if you choose the Bellingen Shire for your Wedding location.
Drop by the Bellingen Growers Market at Bellingen Showgrounds next time you are in town and check out what seasonal produce they have on offer.
The Recipe
I always use a basic sugar syrup recipe for candied fruit and homemade liquor cook ups and I recommend you considering experimenting in advance by adding different spice combinations to enhance the flavour of your cumquats. cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, clove and nutmeg all work beautifully to enhance flavour.
View a recipe for candied cumquats here and start experimenting with flavours asap!
Photos : Marryme Wedding & proposal Photography
Go on and add a little bit of awesomeness to your pre-reception drinks with a spoonful of your very own preserved candied cumquats.
Good luck and please let us know how you go!
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