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Not a wok - a preserving jar! An old friend of mine used to make bootleg Cointreau (is that how you spell it?) by putting sugar into vodka and suspending a mesh bag of kumquats over the liquid - not touching. This drew the flavouring oils out of the fruit, and they dissolved the sugar! When it was clear, it was ready. I've never tried, but if you feel daring, have a go.