INGREDIENTS

8 oz. Granulated Sugar  
6 oz.  Water  
1/2 a Vanilla Bean  
20 oz.  Kumquats , seeds removed, coarsely chopped 

DIRECTIONS

1.) Place sugar and water in saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar.

2.) Bring to a simmer and add vanilla bean. Reduce by half to reach syrup like consistency.

3.) Remove vanilla bean, and add kumquats; slightly poach.

4.) Remove from heat to cool.

5.) Label, date and refrigerate.