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Diminutive kumquats, only about 1 1/2 inches around, hit their peak during the holiday season. Native to China, kumquat trees were brought to Europe by Englishman Robert Fortune in the mid-19th Century. Their name comes from the Chinese kam kwat, or golden orange. Kumquats are related to the citrus family, but differ in that they can be eaten whole-especially when candied in a sugar syrup; the skin is almost sweet, the flesh tart. They make a perfect garnish for any holiday roast. At market, look for brightly colored, plump fruit. Loosely wrap them in plastic and refrigerate for a few days.
