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Blueberry curd

Blueberry curd has such a beautiful color and the flavor is gently sweet with a delicious citrus tang. It's perfect both spread on toast and in various desserts.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 approx,
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (¼ cup is approx 1 lemon)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 lemon zest ie from 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup sugar or a little less if you prefer
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small chunks

Instructions

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  1. Put the blueberries and lemon juice in a pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently for around 5 minutes until the blueberries pop, then remove from heat and press through a fine strainer/sieve. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Beat together the egg and egg yolk in a small bowl. Add the sugar and whisk until bright then add the lemon blueberry mixture and lemon zest and mix. Add the chunks of butter.
  3. Put the bowl over hot water in a pan so that the water comes up the sides of the bowl but doesn't come in, and the bowl is not touching the bottom of the pan. Stir regularly as the butter melts then constantly as the mixture starts to thicken.
  4. It's ready when thick enough to stick to the back of a spoon, around 5 minutes. Transfer to sterile jar or other sealable container and either seal when warm or cover the top with cling wrap/film to save it developing a skin. Store in the fridge until needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 30mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Vitamin C 5.8mg (6%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8approx,

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Potassium 30mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 6%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.