How to Make Mixed Citrus Curd - A Step-by-Step Guide

Citrus curd is a delightful and versatile spread that can be used in a variety of desserts, breakfast dishes, or enjoyed on its own. This mixed citrus curd recipe combines the bright and tangy flavors of lemons, limes, and oranges, creating a burst of citrusy goodness in every spoonful. This recipe is perfect for utilizing an abundance of citrus fruits or for adding a zesty twist to your favorite dishes.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 pinches salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Place sugar, butter, eggs, juices, zests, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until curd starts to bubble and thicken, and can coat the back of a wooden spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Refrigerate curd until set, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Nutrition

    142 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 45mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 52mg