CRANBERRY-LIME CURD

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This recipe is from "Preserving the Harvest" by Carol W. Costenbader. You can either make your own cranberry sauce or use a store-bought canned variety.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Lime

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 half-pints, 24-32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole berry cranberry sauce or 1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
4 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 medium limes)
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Puree all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a double boiler over hot, NOT BOILING, water. Stirring constantly, cook until the mixture is thick, smooth, and shiny. This should take about 20 minutes. Do not overcook.
  • Ladle into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims clean, add lids, and tighten rings just until closed.
  • Process in a PRESSURE CANNER at 10 POUNDS PRESSURE for 10 minutes. Adjust for altitude, if necessary.
  • Store in the refrigerator; use within 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.4, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 45.7, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 13.1, Protein 1.2

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