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Homemade Cranberry Curd

Homemade Cranberry Curd

Cranberry curd is a delicious and versatile dessert spread that's perfect for the holidays. Discover the best recipe for making cranberry curd at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Condiments, Dessert, Sauces
Cuisine American, British
Servings 2 cups

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Immersion Blender
  • mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 oz bag fresh cranberries
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice juice of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 4 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, juice and water in a saucepan. Over medium heat bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until cranberries have popped and softened.
  • Remove the pan from heat. Using an immersion blender thoroughly blend the cranberry mixture ( or transfer to a tradition blender and thoroughly blend).
  • Strain the cranberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer and return the liquid to the sauce pan. Heat the mixture over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs and egg yolks. Add 1/4 cup of the warm cranberry mixture to the eggs and whisk to thoroughly combine.
  • Add the egg mixture to the pan and whisk to thoroughly combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Stir in the butter until it has melted and everything is thoroughly combined.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a glass container. Serve as desired.
Keyword Christmas recipes, cranberry recipes, Thanksgiving recipes
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