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Blueberry Curd

Delicious Blueberry Curd: A Creamy Spread to Brighten Your Day

Blueberry Curd is a vibrant homemade spread that blends tart and sweet flavors, perfect for elevating your breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh berries are ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Avoid bottled juice
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Separate from whites
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use unsalted
For the Perfect Finish
  • 1-2 tablespoons Extra Lemon Juice or Zest If desired
  • Alternative Sweeteners For a low-sugar version

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine sieve
  • Spatula
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blueberry Curd
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Heat over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until blueberries soften and burst.
  2. Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing down to extract as much juice as possible.
  3. Return the strained blueberry juice to the saucepan, add granulated sugar, and stir until dissolved over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Whisk together egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually add half a cup of warm blueberry mixture to egg yolks while whisking.
  5. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the blueberry juice and cook over medium-low heat, stirring until thickened.
  6. Reduce heat to low and whisk in unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, until completely melted.
  7. Pour the Blueberry Curd into a heatproof bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  8. Transfer cooled curd to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and continuously whisk while cooking to ensure smooth consistency.

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