BLOOD ORANGE CURD

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This is an awesome recipe to enjoy blood oranges during their short season! Use the curd with anything from puff pastry to yogurt or as a donut filling!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Desserts     Fillings     Fruit Fillings

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound blood oranges
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, whisked
1 dash salt
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Zest 2 blood oranges and set aside. Juice enough blood oranges to make 3/4 cup juice after straining out pulp and seeds.
  • Whisk blood orange juice, sugar, eggs, and salt together in a medium-sized pot. Warm slowly over low heat. Add butter and reserved zest. Cook, stirring constantly, until curd has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Pour curd into a bowl and cool on the counter for 15 minutes. Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on top of curd and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 76.6 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

Ramesh Bavri Photography
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Oh my, this blood orange curd is heavenly! It's the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and creamy. I've used it as a filling for my cupcakes and it was a huge hit. The flavor is so unique and refreshing. I can't wait to try it in my next baking proj


Mdaltaf Hossen
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This blood orange curd is a true masterpiece! The flavor is absolutely incredible, with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. The texture is smooth and velvety, and the color is absolutely stunning. I've used it as a filling for my cakes and tarts, a


Aneela Muneer
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I love anything citrusy and this blood orange curd is no exception. It has the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I used it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie and it was a huge success. The curd is also incredibly smooth and creamy. I'll


SaHiL AzaD MAHESAR Studio
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As a beginner baker, I was a bit intimidated to try this recipe but I'm so glad I did! The blood orange curd turned out beautifully. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was simply stunning. The flavor is divine and the


Sk Rahim
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This blood orange curd is a game-changer! It's so versatile and delicious. I've used it as a filling for my pies and tarts, and it's also amazing on toast or pancakes. The flavor is just perfect, not too sweet and not too tart. It's also incredibly e


Lumu Noah
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I'm a huge fan of citrus desserts and this blood orange curd is no exception. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I love the vibrant color it gives to my baked goods. It's also not too sweet, which I really appreciate. I've used it as


vada
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Oh wow, this blood orange curd is amazing! The flavor is so unique and refreshing. I've never had anything like it before. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I used it as a filling for my breakfast pastries and it was a huge hit. Everyone lo


Ziad Muthana
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This recipe is an absolute keeper! The blood orange curd is so easy to make and the results are stunning. The color is absolutely gorgeous and the flavor is a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and tangy. I love using it as a filling for my cupcakes and


Umar Khan Baloch
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I've always been a fan of citrusy desserts and this blood orange curd definitely didn't disappoint. The combination of sweet and tart is so refreshing and delightful. I love the vibrant color it gives to my baked goods. It's also incredibly versatile


Naveen Kumar
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This blood orange curd is an absolute delight! The vibrant color and tangy-sweet flavor are simply irresistible. I followed the recipe precisely and it turned out perfectly. The curd is smooth, creamy, and has just the right consistency. I used it as