Candied kumquat topping syrup

The kumquat is the smallest of the citrus fruits, yet one of the most surprising. This miniature fruit is eaten whole, skin and all, offering a striking contrast between the sweetness of the skin and the lively acidity of the flesh. Candying it transforms it into a true confectionery jewel — translucent, aromatic and elegantly distinctive. This topping syrup captures the fruit’s natural juices and presents them in a fluid, luminous form.

What sets this syrup apart is its natural flavouring. The juices released during the artisanal candying process perfume the syrup directly, giving it an authentic, complex flavour profile with bright, sparkling citrus notes, a subtle hint of bitterness from the peel and an elegant candied sweetness. The result is a syrup with a delicate and refined aromatic character — unique within the Lilamand collection.

Maison Lilamand has been crafting candied kumquats for generations in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Candying this small citrus fruit demands patience and precision, and it is the expertise of this confectioner, passed down since 1866, that allows the full aromatic richness of the fruit to be faithfully expressed in this topping syrup.

Original and versatile, this syrup drizzles beautifully over crêpes, pancakes, or vanilla ice cream. It complements yoghurt or fromage blanc, flavours cakes or panna cotta, and lends itself to more unexpected uses, such as adding a few drops to tea, cocktails or champagne, or drizzling lightly over scallop carpaccio or fish in sauce to add a subtle, distinguished citrus accent.
20cl bottle.