CRANBERRY CURD

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This recipe is a kitchenconfidante.com special holiday simple recipe. I just love this curd- it has so many uses.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb fresh whole cranberries (about 2 1/2 cups)12 ounces
1/2 c water
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 large egg yolks
1 large whole egg
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
2/3 c granulated sugar
1/4 c brown sugar
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 Tbsp grand marnier,optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a small saucepan, combine the first 3 ingredients over medium heat. Cook until the berries pop and the liquid bubbles. Remove from heat and pour into a strainer, pressing well with a spoon. Be sure to scrape all the red puree on the underside of the strainer into the bowl also. Pour puree back into the saucepan and set aside to cool.
  • 2. Whisk the egg yolks and whole egg until combined. While whisking pour in both the sugars , and butter whisking until light yellow. Add the egg mixture to the cranberry puree in the sauce pan,and the cornstarch mixture, continue whisking, until creamy and well incorporated, takes about 1 minute.
  • 3. Place over medium heat, still whisking, until the custard thickens and can coat the back of a wooden spoon- 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in liqueur. Strain, if desired, into a bowl or jar,(or leave as it is) cover surface with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

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