Cranberry Orange Curd

This orange curd with cranberries is easy to make and a perfect festive accompaniment to baked goods and pastries during the holiday season.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 61 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
• 1 medium orange, zested and juiced, divided
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.33333334326744 cup water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 5

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