Description
This Easy Orange Curd recipe delivers a luscious, smooth, and tangy citrus spread that’s perfect for toast, pancakes, yogurt, or as a delightful cake filling. Made from fresh oranges, eggs, butter, and a hint of lemon juice, it’s a quick stovetop treat that thickens to perfection in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2–3 oranges)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Whisk the base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth. Add the orange juice, orange zest, and lemon juice, and whisk again until fully combined.
- Cook the curd: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon. Continue stirring for 8–10 minutes, or until the curd thickens and coats the back of the spoon. Ensure the mixture does not boil to prevent curdling.
- Add butter for richness: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter, a few cubes at a time, until fully melted and the curd turns smooth and glossy.
- Strain for smoothness (optional): Pour the curd through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any bits of cooked egg or zest, achieving a silky texture.
- Cool and store: Let the curd cool slightly, then transfer it to a jar or airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow it to thicken further before serving.
Notes
- Store the orange curd in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Delicious spread on toast, spooned over pancakes, swirled into yogurt, or used as a cake filling.
- For a richer and thicker curd, use only egg yolks instead of whole eggs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
