Orange Curd

Creamy, addictive orange curd is so easy to whip up and goes well with scones and biscuits. Make it in a flash with the help of a microwave for great holiday gifts. So much better than store-bought!

Makes 1½-2 cups

Course Condiment, Dessert

Cuisine British

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 14

Servings

Calories 85kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

½ cup (113g) butter at room temperature
¾-1 cup (150-200g) sugar (adjust to preferred sweetness)
3 eggs
½ cup (118ml) freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
2 tablespoons (12g) orange zest
2 tablespoons (30ml) lime juice (1 large lime)
1 tablespoon (6g) lime zest

Instructions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk all the ingredients, butter, sugar, eggs, orange juice and zest, and lime juice and zest, until smooth.
Zap in the microwave in one-minute intervals, stirring after each minute until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. It shouldn't take more than 4-5 minutes, depending on your microwave. It always takes mine about 4 minutes to thicken.
Remove from the microwave, pour into a glass jar, cover, and cool. Then seal the jar and keep it in the fridge. It lasts for up to three weeks.

Notes

Zest the citrus before juicing, and keep the extra zest to enhance the flavor of salad or soup. I like to dry it and add it to my ginger tea.
Feel free to replace the lime with a lemon if that's what you have.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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