Citrus Curd

Name: Citrus Curd
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup butter; 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind (about 3 lemons); 1 tablespoon grated lime rind (about 3 limes); 1 tablespoon grated orange rind (1 large orange); 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind (about 3 lemons)
1 tablespoon grated lime rind (about 3 limes)
1 tablespoon grated orange rind (1 large orange)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

1

Combine first 7 ingredients in a heavy nonaluminum saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
2

Gradually whisk about one-fourth of hot sugar syrup into beaten eggs; add to remaining hot syrup, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring gently, or until curd thickens and coats a spoon; let cool. Cover and chill overnight.