Citrus Curd

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind (about 3 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime rind (about 3 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind (1 large orange)
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a heavy nonaluminum 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 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. Cover and chill overnight.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

454 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 29g 37% DV
Carbs 44.6g 16% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 7.1g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 120.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 271.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 194.8mg 65% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11.7mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 79.8mg 6% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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