# Exotic Spread Recipes This Kumquat Marmalade Puts a Fun Spin on a Classic Orange Preserve By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-04-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumquat-marmalade References: [bananaandbanani](http://www.bananaandbanani.com/kumquat-marmalade/) If you want to put an exotic twist on a classic spread, this kumquat marmalade recipe is definitely worth trying. Why stick to regular marmalade or traditional jam and jelly flavors when you could incorporate kumquats -- a fruit that is as fun to eat as it is to say. Featured on lifestyle blog Banana and Banani, the recipe originally comes from one of the mom of one of the bloggers. Using fresh kumquats straight from a backyard tree, the spread is the perfect addition to your morning toast or biscuit, as well as a fancy accompaniment to a cheese, fruit and nut platter. It also makes a thoughtful homemade gift. The kumquat marmalade recipe calls for yummy ingredients like [kumquat fruits, orange, lemon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonshine-mandarins), water and sugar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exotic Spread Recipes:** Opportunity for creating unique and innovative spread recipes using exotic fruits like kumquats. - **Creative Flavor Combinations:** Opportunity to experiment with unconventional fruit combinations, like kumquat and orange, to create unique and interesting spreads. - **Homemade Food Gifts:** Opportunity to package and sell homemade spreads, like kumquat marmalade, as thoughtful and personalized gifts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovations in creating and marketing new exotic spread recipes using fruits like kumquats. - **Hospitality and Catering:** Opportunity to incorporate unique and creative spreads, like kumquat marmalade, into menus and offerings to enhance the dining experience. - **Gift and Specialty Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to sell and market homemade spreads, like kumquat marmalade, as unique and personalized gifts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Cactus Fruit Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-fruit-jam.md) - [Peppery Apricot Cardamom Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apricot-cardamom-spread.md) - [Festive Marmalade Rums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmalade-rum.md) - [Spicy Fig Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-fig-jambal.md) - [Tea-Infused Yuzu Jellies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-tea-and-yuzu-spread.md) - [Cherry Fruit Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-fruit-spreads.md) - [Wine-Inspired Jam Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-vino.md) - [Versatile Tart Cherry Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tart-cherry-spread.md) - [Coconut-Based Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-based-spread.md)