Description
Bright, silky, and bursting with citrus flavor, this orange curd is perfect for spreading on toast or as a filling for desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges (juice and zest)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine orange juice, orange zest, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Warm slightly off the heat.
- Whisk the eggs until smooth, then temper with a bit of the orange mixture and combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, add cubed butter, and stir until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cool slightly, then transfer to jars and refrigerate.
Notes
Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 253
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 186mg