Citrus Curd

Submitted by kitty.rock

"From "Christmas with Southern Living 2006" Spoon this refreshing curd over Ginger-Honey Bread, scones or fresh fruit. NOTE: A thick-skinned navel orange will yield the best rind for this recipe."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 3.5 cups

ingredients

• 473.18 ml sugar
• 236.59 ml butter
• 29.58 ml grated lemon rind (about 3 lemons)
• 14.79 ml grated lime rind (about 3 limes)
• 14.79 ml grated orange rind (about 1 large orange)
• 78.78 ml fresh lemon juice
• 78.78 ml fresh lime juice
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

directions

1. Combine all ingredients (except eggs) in a heavy non-aluminum saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat, 8 to 10 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
2. Gradually whisk about one-fourth of the hot sugar syrup into beaten eggs; add to remaining hot syrup, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring gently or until curd thickens and coats a spoon; let cool.
3. Cover and chill overnight.

Reviews

[Studentchef]

Delicious!!!!!!!!!! I accidentally added juice from half an orange before I looked at the recipe and realized it wasn't necassary. but you know what, it turned out great anyhow! I used this as a topping for Recipe#242405