Corfu kumquat Κουμκουάτ Κέρκυρας
Fragrant Corfiot citrus eaten whole or turned into famous sweet preserves and vibrant orange liqueurs.
- Type
- fruit and veg
- Designation
- PGI
- Made from
- kumquat
- Where
- Ionian Islands
- Season
- winter
- Price
- €€
Taste and texture
Piquant, intensely citrusy, and aromatic. The skin is sweet and fragrant while the small amount of flesh inside is sharp and tart.
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How to buy
Look for firm, plump fruit with bright orange skin and no soft patches.
Check for Corfu PGI identification on fresh crates or traditional sweet preserves.
The rules in short
Cultivated on the island of Corfu, where the microclimate supports kumquat groves destined for fresh eating and processing.
Serving ideas
- Eaten whole including the sweet peel
- Preserved as a glossy spoon sweet
- Distilled or infused into citrus liqueur
Substitutes
Standard fresh kumquats, Calamansi.
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