Orange curd recipe (Mum's)
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| Orange curd recipe (Mum's) | |
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| Servings: | Makes 2 small pots |
| Ready in: | 30 minutes |
| Prep. time: | 15 minutes |
| Cook time: | 15 minutes |
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Another recipe from Mum's scribbled cookery notes, seeing the recipe now, I'm amazed to see how simple it was for her to make such a great staple.
Ingredients
Ingredients
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- 2 large free range eggs
- 100g (4 oz) butter
- Grated zest and juice of 2 large oranges
- Grated zest and juice of half a lemon
- 225 g (8 oz) brown sugar
Method
- Beat the eggs and add to the top pan of a bain-marie (double-boiler), with the remaining ingredients. A bowl over a pan of simmering water will do if you don't have a bain-marie
- Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Continue gently heating and stirring as the curd thickens. Its ready when it is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
- Pour into hot, sterilised jam jars and seal properly.