Cardamom Kumquat Bars
Looking for a unique kumquat dessert? These Cardamom Kumquat Bars combine sweet-tart citrus with warm spice in a buttery, shortbread crust—perfect for showcasing fresh kumquats in a decadent and easy-to-make treat.
Servings 24 bars
Calories 258kcal
Ingredients
- 22 kumquats halved and seeded
- 4 tablespoon orange blossom water
- 3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted melted butter
- 6 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a 9x13 baking pan with aluminum foil and grease with non-stick spray.
- In a blender add kumquats and orange blossom water.
- In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, butter, 6 tablespoon sugar and cardamom until fully incorporated.
- Press dough evenly onto the bottom of the foil-lined pan and bake for 20 minutes, or until edges start to turn golden brown.
- While the crust is in the oven, whisk together in the same bowl kumquat purée, 1 cup flour, 3 cups sugar, eggs and baking powder until incorporated.
- Pour filling over hot crust and place back in the oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes and let kumquat bars cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Top bars with powdered and slice to serve.
Notes
Cooking Tips: If you can't find orange blossom water, substitute with orange extract or orange liquor like Grand Marnier.
TO STORE: You can keep the bars in a sealed container at room temperature for a couple of days, but they will last longer in the refrigerator. When stored in a sealed container, kumquat bars should last about 5 days in the refrigerator.
TO FREEZE: You can also freeze the bars. Wrap in foil, parchment paper or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 103mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g
