Blueberry curd
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This homemade blueberry curd is a real find for baking lovers! It turns out very rich—I personally can't eat it "plain," but it's perfect for decorating baked goods, pies, and pastries! Be sure to try it, I highly recommend. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the berries in a saucepan, add sugar, juice, and zest of one lemon. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and mash into a puree. Try to remove the pulp as thoroughly as possible.
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Step 2
2. Transfer back to the saucepan and continue cooking, preferably using a double boiler.
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Step 3
3. Beat the eggs and pour them into the berry mixture. Gently stir and continue cooking until thickened.
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Step 4
4. When the mixture becomes very thick, add the butter and stir until it melts completely. Store the curd in the refrigerator.