Orange Curd
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5
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Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 jam jars
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Calories
161 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
British
Orange Curd
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Deliciously creamy orange curd. Easy, foolproof recipe that thickens naturally with a custard of egg yolks. Makes great holiday gifts, is a great crêpe filling recipe and the best topping for more pancakes, brioche, toast or cake.
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Ingredients
- 3 egg organic
- 3 egg organic, yolk
- 100 g (3.5oz/ ½ cup) caster sugar superfine
- 250 ml (1 cup) orange juice from 2-3 oranges, fresh, squeezed
- 2 tablespoon orange zest from one unwaxed orange
- 125 g (4.5oz/ ½ cup) butter unsalted
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk the eggs, yolks, orange juice, zest and sugar until well combined using a balloon whisk. Add the butter and place on a gentle low-medium heat, paying attention never to boil. If you're worried about curdling (which shouldn't happen), then set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (bain marie), making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water.
- As soon as the butter starts to melt, whisk the mixture continuously for about 15 minutes. Don't worry if it's not thickening at first. It will start to thicken naturally after about 12 minutes. Tip: the orange curd should be the consistency of custard. Don't worry if it doesn't look as thick; the curd continues to thicken in the jars as it chills in the fridge. If you prefer curd without the zest, sieve out the zest at this point.
- Pour the orange curd into squeaky clean, sterilised jars and seal straight away.
- Once completely cool, chill to complete the thickening process in the fridge.
Notes
- Storage: Store in the fridge and enjoy within 2 months.
- tore in the fridge and enjoy within 2 months.
- Foolproof Recipe: this recipe method of heating over a bain-marie (double boiler) ensures that the eggs in the curd won't scramble or curdle - and no need for a thermometre! However, it is just as easy to heat directly in a saucepan over a gentle heat.
- Measures: Like all my recipes, please weigh out ingredients (especially the amount of squeezed orange juice) in grams and ml. I have added ounces and cups as an approximate guide.
- 160 calories for 2 generous portions.
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