STEWED KUMQUATS AND STRAWBERRIES

3/4 pound kumquats, washed and stemmed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
5 whole cloves
1/2 cup water
1 pint strawberries, washed and hulled
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur

Slice each kumquat crosswise, into 3 or 4 rounds. Remove seeds. Place in a 2-quart saucepan (see note) with the sugar, cloves and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Quarter the strawberries and add them to the pan. Simmer for 3 more minutes, then remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature.

Add the Grand Marnier; cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Remove the cloves before serving. Serve as is or over vanilla ice cream.

NOTE:
Do not use aluminum or iron cookware for this recipe. The acids in the ingredients could react with the metal, giving the food an off-taste.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Citrus by Ford Rogers