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Orange Curd

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange zest, about 1 orange
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons

Instructions

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  1. Heat a double boiler (or a heat-proof mixing bowl) placed in a pot of water on the stove over medium heat.
  2. Whisk together the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, orange zest, orange juice, and lemon juice together in the top portion of the double boiler. 
  3. Cook, whisking often until the mixture thickens and reaches a temperature of 170 degrees. Remove from the heat and immediately whisk in the butter. 
  4. Strain the orange curd through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar or storage container. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes then press a piece of plastic wrap across the top and refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to firm up a bit. Store sealed in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. 
  5. Serve the orange curd on crepes, pancakes & waffles, toast, muffins, or ice cream. Enjoy.