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Orange Curd

Kankana Saxena
Apart from chocolate, cake and cookies, this is also the season for citrus. One of the indulging ways to enjoy citrus is in the form of curd. Easy to make, requires very few ingredients and can be used in several different ways. This orange curd can be topped on your pancake, or oatmeal. Sandwich it in between cookies, macaron or fill in donuts. During the Holiday season, it makes a great edible gift!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • cup lemon juice
  • pinch of salt
  • 9 tablespoons cold butter (cut in 1- tablespoon cubes)

Instructions
 

  • Take a heavy bottom saucepan and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, salt and eggs. Whisk to combine everything and then place it on medium heat.
  • Keep stirring for 3 minutes as it slowly cooks and dissolves the sugar.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low and start adding butter cubes, 2 at a time. Keep stirring continuously and as the cubes melt, add 2 more.
  • Continue the process till you have added all the butter cubes. In about 6 to 7 minutes, you will notice that the curd will start to thicken.
  • You will know it’s ready when it coats the back of the spoon.
  • Take the pan off the heat and let it cool down a bit. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Then, strain it into a clean airtight jar. Once it cooled down completely, seal it tight and keep it in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • It's important to cook it in low heat or else, it will curdle.
  • It's important to keep the egg and butter at room temperature for a creamy texture

Nutrition

Serving: 1Approximately 3 cups
Keyword citrus, condiments, curd, oranges