I need dehydrated cumquats for a christmas pudding. What could I substitute them for (not mixed peel)?

Amanda
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  • December 15, 2013
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luvcookbooks December 15, 2013
maybe dried apricots? prunes? the apricots would be tangy, the prunes would be a little moist (dehydrated kumquats, i'm thinking, would be tangy and still a little moist), figs if that wouldn't be too heavy, with some candied orange peel, dried cherries or cranberries. I also just met some delicious raisins (and two raisin makers) at the New Amsterdam Market. They're called Little Wrinkles, I think, artisanal raisins made in Brooklyn, and AMAZING! http://www.littlewrinkles.com/ They also sell Jamaican Black Cake made with their dried fruit.
 
Pegeen December 15, 2013
It shouldn't be a problem to substitute other dried fruits / rinds for kumquats for your Christmas pudding. Orange, tangerine or lemon. Kumquats are nice but not worth worrying about.
 
mensaque December 15, 2013
Kinkan oranges.
 
luvcookbooks December 15, 2013
What are Kinkan oranges?
 
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