Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Decadent Orange Curd, a vibrant, citrus-forward spread perfect for elevating your breakfast or tea time. This recipe combines the zesty goodness of fresh oranges with a hint of lemon for an irresistibly smooth and creamy texture. Ideal for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or enjoying straight from the jar, this orange curd is not only easy to make but also gluten-free. Impress your guests at brunch or savor it yourself—this versatile treat is sure to brighten any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 large navel oranges (zested and juiced)
- 5 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a pot, mix sugar and salt with orange zest until combined.
- Whisk in egg yolks, orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Heat on low-medium heat while stirring continuously until thickened (10-15 minutes).
- Add rosemary sprig and stir for another 5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a bowl with butter; whisk until fully melted.
- Cover directly with cling wrap and refrigerate for about an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg