Orange Curd

Oranges are in season, and Orange Curd is the perfect way to showcase the fresh citrus as a breakfast spread! Fresh orange juice is combined with butter, sugar, egg yolks and orange zest to create a condiment that showcases the natural sweetness of the oranges.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings pint orange curd

Calories 184kcal

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
½ cup granulated sugar
6 egg yolks
2/3 cup orange juice freshly-squeezed
Zest of one orange

Instructions

Using a hand mixer (or a stand mixer), cream the butter and granulated sugar together in a glass bowl.
Add the egg yolks one by one as the mixer runs. Blend together until all egg yolks are incorporated.
Add in the orange juice, stirring until smooth.
Heat a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in the orange curd mixture, stirring constantly and cooking until thickened. Do not bring to a boil -- you want this to simmer and thicken.
Remove the saucepan from the heat when the mixture has thickened, and stir in the orange zest.
Transfer to a bowl or a mason jar, and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy spread on biscuits, English muffins or muffins for breakfast or brunch.

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