Kumquat Ice Cream

3/4 pound kumquats, thinly sliced and seeds removed
1 cup water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped
1 piece of candied ginger, finely chopped (optional)

Put kumquats, water and sugar in a saucepan; simmer gently until the fruit is soft. This may take 30 minutes but check occasionally.

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