Description
Fruit curd is a delicious and versatile spread that can elevate a variety of dishes, from pastries to yogurt. This creamy delight bursts with fresh fruit flavors and is surprisingly easy to make at home. Whether you are using lemons, limes, or any other fruit of your choice, making fruit curd is a rewarding culinary adventure.
Ingredients
- Fresh fruit juice (e.g., lemon, lime, or passion fruit) – 1/2 cup
- Zest of the fresh fruit – 2 tablespoons
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Eggs – 3 large
- Unsalted butter – 1/2 cup (cut into pieces)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare your ingredients
Gather all your ingredients such as fruit, sugar, eggs, and butter. Make sure everything is fresh and ready for use.
Step 2: Cook the fruit
In a saucepan, combine the fruit with sugar. Cook over medium heat until the fruit is soft and has released its juices.
Step 3: Blend the mixture
Once the fruit is cooked, use a blender or food processor to puree the mixture until smooth.
Step 4: Strain the puree
Pour the fruit puree through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any seeds or fibrous bits, ensuring a silky texture for your curd.
Step 5: Combine with eggs and butter
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and then gradually mix in the strained fruit puree. Transfer this mixture back to a saucepan and add butter.
Step 6: Cook the curd
Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 7: Cool and store
Once thickened, remove it from heat and let it cool. Transfer the fruit curd to a clean jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Adjusting sweetness
Feel free to tweak the sugar content based on the sweetness of your fruit and your personal preferences.
Versatile fruit options
You can experiment with various fruits, such as lemons, limes, or berries, to create different flavors of fruit curd.
Storage advice
Always store your fruit curd in the refrigerator, and it should keep well for about 1 to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes