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Cranberry Curd

Creamy Cranberry Curd: Your Simple Holiday Dessert Delight

This 3-Ingredient Cranberry Curd enhances holiday celebrations with its vibrant color and creamy texture.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Curd
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Provides tartness and flavor; select ripe berries for the best taste.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adds sweetness to balance the tart cranberries; adjust according to your personal preference.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Acts as a thickening agent for a rich, creamy texture.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • blender
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Sterile glass jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Curd
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups of fresh cranberries, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of water. Stir frequently until the mixture comes to a boil, and the cranberries begin to burst, which should take about 5 minutes.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 10 minutes until the cranberries are fully soft and the mixture looks syrupy.
  3. After simmering, remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the mixture into a blender or use an immersion blender in the pot to blend until smooth.
  4. If you prefer a silkier texture for your cranberry curd, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any solids.
  5. Return the smooth cranberry mixture to the saucepan over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks. Gradually add the egg yolks to the cranberry mixture, whisking continuously for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  6. Remove the cranberry curd from heat and pour it into a sterile glass jar or container. Let it cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes, then seal it with a lid.
  7. Refrigerate the curd for at least an hour before use to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 1.5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use hot, sterilized jars for storage; adjust sweeteness according to preference.

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