Description
Indulge in the decadent and citrusy goodness of this homemade Orange Curd. Perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or just enjoying by the spoonful, this recipe is sure to brighten any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 150 g caster sugar (superfine sugar) (¾ cup / 5.3oz)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (250ml)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 130 g unsalted butter, cubed and cold (4 ½oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the Orange Juice: Pour the orange juice into a heavy-based saucepan and simmer over low-medium heat until reduced to half a cup.
- Mix Ingredients: Remove from heat, add sugar, zest, eggs, and yolks in order, whisk well. Return to low heat, stir until sugar dissolves.
- Incorporate Butter: Gradually add cold butter pieces, whisking until melted and mixed.
- Cook the Mixture: Cook for 4-5 minutes until thickened, reaching 75C / 167F if using a thermometer.
- Strain and Cool: Strain through a sieve, cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then store in jars in the fridge.
Notes
- For a shortcut, you can use store-bought orange juice concentrate in place of fresh orange juice.
- Ensure the butter is cold to help thicken the curd properly.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of the oranges used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 70mg