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Homemade Orange Curd

Homemade Orange Curd is sweeter than Lemon Curd and so much better and fresher than any  store-bought curd ! A must have recipe for your Spring treats.

Homemade Orange Curd

If you have ever made Lemon Curd at home, you will know it tastes so much better than any brand in the supermarkets.

Homemade Orange Curd is the same.

Much, much tastier (and fresher!) than anything you will find in the stores. I have actually been looking for Orange Curd in our supermarkets. But could only find the Lemon version, which of course is very popular – no Orange though !

This Orange Curd can be used to spread on toast, over hot breakfast muffins or buns. Or as a filling in citrus cakes and a bunch of other treats as well.

You can also eat a spoonful, or more if you so wish … just saying ! The Orange is much sweeter than the very sour taste of the Lemon and kids will love this sweeter version.

Homemade Orange Curd

Want it a little more tart ? –  add the Grated Peel of the Oranges to the mixture in step 1.

Homemade Orange Curd

Homemade Orange Curd

Homemade Orange Curd

Linda Nortje
Homemade Orange Curd is sweeter than Lemon Curd and so much better and fresher than any  store-bought curd ! A must have recipe for your Spring treats.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Unsalted Butter ( 7 oz )
  • 2 cups Caster Sugar
  • 2 cups Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 Egg Yolks lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup Cornflour (Cornstarch)
  • 2 TB Water (approximately)

Instructions
 

  • Place the Butter, Caster Sugar and Orange Juice in a medium saucepan – heat over medium heat, beating continuously with a wire whisk, until the Butter has melted and the Sugar has dissolved – not to boiling point yet
  • Lower the heat to slow – add the Egg Yolks in a thin stream to the Orange Juice mixture – do not stop beating – simmer and beat the mixture until it thicken slightly and become like a syrup
  • Mix the Cornflour with just enough Water to make it a fluid – add to the saucepan and beat until the Curd has thickened to the same consistency as a thick custard
  • Remove from the heat and let cool completely – stir well – bottle and keep chilled for up to 7 days
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

 

You can use the Orange Curd as soon as it has cooled completely.

LINDA

 

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Meral Macun

Friday 10th of April 2015

Hi, what means 2TB water? meral

Linda Nortje

Friday 10th of April 2015

Meral, it is two tablespoons of Water {TB = short for tablespoon} Replying here as your e-mail is not attached to your comment

Catherine

Wednesday 1st of April 2015

Dear Linda, the sound of this orange curd is wonderful. I love it! xo, Catherine

Jamie Sherman

Tuesday 31st of March 2015

I love lemon curd but have never tried orange curd! This just might be my new favorite, Linda!

Patricia Conte

Tuesday 31st of March 2015

Perfect for so many things (and especially with oranges in my back yard)! Love this!

Sweet Silly Sara

Tuesday 25th of March 2014

Mmm! This looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing and for linking up with us over at Tell it To Me Tuesday. We hope you come link up with us again next week!

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