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Cranberry Curd

Cranberry Curd

This cranberry curd is a delightful twist on traditional lemon curd, perfect over scones, oatmeal, or yogurt.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 56 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • food processor or blender
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • sterilized jar

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Curd

  • 12 ounce fresh cranberries
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Place cranberries in a medium saucepan. Add water and sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour cranberry mixture into a food processor or blender; blend until smooth, 10 to 20 seconds. Reserve ⅓ cup and return remaining cranberry mixture to the saucepan over low heat.
  • Whisk egg yolks together in a small bowl. Slowly add reserved cranberry mixture, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk egg-cranberry mixture back into the saucepan and continue whisking until thickened and the curd coats the back of a metal spoon, about 5 minutes. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until melted and fully incorporated.
  • Pour curd into a sterilized jar; cool completely. Refrigerate up to 1 week.

Notes

If you prefer a smoother texture, press the cranberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve after blending in the food processor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 7mg
Keyword cranberry curd, dessert spread, festive recipes, fruit curd, holiday recipes, scone topping
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