Orange Curd
Homemade Orange Curd(Microwave) - creamy, addictive orange curd that is so easy to whip up and goes well for scones and biscuits. They are also good as Holiday gifts and better than store-bought!
Servings 4 -5
Calories 221kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 4 oz. room temperature
- ¾ -1 cup sugar depending on sweetness preference
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice about 2 oranges
- 2 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 large lime
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Butter, sugar, eggs, orange juice and zest, lime juice and zest, until smooth.
- Place in the microwave for one-minute intervals, stirring after each minute until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. This should take no more than 4-5 minutes depending on your microwave. It always takes 4 minutes to thicken.
- Remove from the microwave, cover and cool then place in sealed jars or containers. Store for up to three weeks
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: -7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 107mg | Sugar: -9g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 22.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.6mg