Grapefruit Curd …So Amazing
Curds of all types are fantastic on scones, toast, bread, or as cake fillings. Most people would recognize lemon curd and some would even recognize lime curd but you can actually make it out of just about anything.
Right now, here in the Dallas area Rio Star grapefruit are 1.99 (USD) for a five pound bag. They are almost sweet enough to eat without adding sugar. The curd is a bright lemony orangy color because of the fresh egg yolks - remember we have chickens. It does take a lot of egg yolks but the richness is worth it.
Recipe: Grapefruit Curd
Summary: An unusual citrus curd to use as a spread or filling
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Rio Star grapefruit juice (fresh squeezed, no sugar added) 1/4 cup grated grapefruit zest 6 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut in small squares
Instructions
- Bring water to a simmer in a sauce pan and maintain the simmer.
- Combine egg yolks and sugar in a medium metal bow; whisk until smooth.
- Add the zest and juice to the egg yolk and whisk until smooth.
- Place bowl on the top of the simmering water but don’t let the bottom of the bowl touch the water.
- Whisk over the simmering water until thick, about 6-8 minutes.
- Mixture should coat the back of the spoon.
- Remove from heat and add the butter, one square at a time, whisking after each addition to incorporate the butter.
- Place waxed paper over the top and chill.
- Place in a pint jar, cover tightly and refrigerate. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Quick Notes
Use fresh grapefruit and squeeze your own…let a little of the grapefruit flesh go into the juice.
Variations
You can use any citrus but you will need to adjust the sugar.
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I’ve never heard of citrus curds.
I’d link to link to this recipe at some point, I hope you leave it posted.
Dave-
Lemon Curd and Lime Curd are the ones used most often. Grapefruit is a nice twist.
my girlfriend has a grape fruit plantation in their backyard and we always taste some of the harvest..–
thanks for stopping by.
we always use grapefruit on our dessert and this is a fruit that is full of antioxidants too.*.-