CRANBERRY LIME CURD

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When I was visiting a friend in California, she made this fruity curd for brunch. It was so tasty and refreshing that I brought the recipe home with me.-Billie Schneider, Tarkio, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
4 large eggs
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Steps:

In a blender, combine the cranberry sauce, eggs, lime juice, sugar and butter; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°., Strain and discard pulp. Stir in the lime zest. Transfer to a storage container; cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.