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Fresh Fruit Curd

May 6, 2013 By betsy

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Fresh fruit curd is a great option when you go a little crazy in the produce section or at the farmers market. Meyer lemon curd, pineapple curd, and fresh strawberry glaze can be added to all kinds of baked goods or enjoyed on ice cream. These recipes are simple and seasonal. 

3 mason jars. One filled with something yellow and is labeled pineapple curd. One is full of something red and is labeled fresh strawberry glaze. The final one is filled with something darker yellow and is labeled Meyer lemon curd

Every tree in my neighborhood is bursting with fruit right now, and the tables at the farmers market are overflowing with strawberries. I love this time of year when there is so much fresh fruit that people can’t seem to keep up with it all.

Due to the generosity of friends, a sale on pineapple at Sprouts, and an irresistible sample table at the strawberry stand, I found myself with my own mountain of fresh fruit right before I’m about to leave to go out of town.

There is only so much fruit a girl can eat in one sitting, so I decided to make some fruit curds so I could use this delicious bounty when I return next week.

Curd can easily be frozen, so its a great option if you’re short on time and can’t figure out what to do with that 8lb bag of meyer lemons.

Fresh Fruit Curd
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Meyer Lemon Curd

Simple Meyer lemon curd recipe 

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 Meyer lemons zested and juiced (1/2 cup of juice)
  • 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup cut in 1 inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a small saucepan.
  2. Heat over medium heat taking care to make sure the mixture doesn't boil.
  3. Gently stir in lemon juice and zest.
  4. Stir continuously for 10-15 until curd thickens and can coat the back of a wooden spoon (it should still be pourable).
  5. Stir in butter until melted.
  6. Strain the curd using a fine mesh strainer into a glass bowl (to remove any cooked bits of egg).
  7. Cool completely
Nutrition Facts
Meyer Lemon Curd
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 159 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Sodium 58mg2%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Fresh Fruit Curd
4.5 from 2 votes
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Pineapple Curd

Pineapple Curd

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 69 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 c fresh pineapple puree strained
  • 1/3 c sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 T cornstarch
  • small pinch of salt
  • 2 T butter

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the pineapple puree, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and pinch of salt.
  2. Turn heat on to medium and whisk constantly until the mixture thickens.About 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until melted.
  4. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze.
Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Curd
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 69 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Sodium 16mg1%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Fresh Fruit Curd
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Fresh Strawberry Glaze

Fresh Strawberry Glaze Recipe

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 66 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries stems removed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

  1. Combine the water, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan on high heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly
  3. After the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to low, and allow to cook for up to ten minutes, stirring occasionally. As the strawberries soften, use your spoon to break them in pieces.
  4. Remove from heat. Using a strainer, pour liquid into a bowl ensuring to press as much juices through strainer with wooden spoon. Dispose any of the solid strawberries leftover from mixture, and return liquid to pan on low heat.
  5. Meanwhile, whisk the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Pour into the simmering pan of strawberry juice.
  6. Increase heat to high, and continue to whisk the mixture until it thickens into a glaze (approximately 3-5 minutes).
  7. Remove glaze from heat and cool completely

Recipe Notes

For a sugar substitute, use 1/2 cup of honey 

Nutrition Facts
Fresh Strawberry Glaze
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Make sure to tag #betsylife on Instagram when you post pics of your curd creations!

 

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