Description
A homemade Orange Curd recipe that strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tartness, perfect for spreading or using in desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate butter: Remove from heat, stir in cubed butter until fully melted.
- Strain: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- Cool: Allow to cool completely before using or refrigerating.
Notes
Store Orange Curd in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg