Cranberry Orange Curd

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This orange curd with cranberries is not only easy to make, it makes the perfect accompaniment to baked goods and pastries over the holidays. If your prefer a smoother texture, press the cranberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve after blending in the food processor. This makes enough to fill a pint jar.

Submitted by France C
Updated on April 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 medium orange, zested and juiced, divided

  • ⅓ cup water, or as needed

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Pour orange juice into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 3/4 cup liquid. Pour into a medium saucepan.

  2. Add orange zest, cranberries, and sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst, 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. Pour cranberry mixture into a food processor or blender; blend until smooth, 10 to 20 seconds. Reserve 1/3 cup and return remaining cranberry mixture to saucepan over low heat.

  4. Whisk egg yolks together in a small bowl. Slowly add reserved cranberry mixture, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk egg-cranberry mixture back into the saucepan and continue whisking for 5 minutes, or until mixture is thickened and the curd coats the back of a metal spoon. Add butter and whisk until melted and fully incorporated.

  5. Pour curd into a sterile 1-pint jar and allow to cool; seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

61 Calories
2g Fat
10g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 61
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 41mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.