Apple Curd
Apple curd is a delicious, decadent dessert spread that is a cross between an apple pie filling and a custard. It is easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients and is a great topping for toast, pancakes, ice cream, or oatmeal.
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Servings: 5 -1/2 cups
Calories: 31kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup apple juice 60 grams
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 medium apples
- 8 tablespoons butter 1 stick, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- ½ cup brown sugar 105 grams
- 4 egg yolks or 2 whole eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the apple juice and lemon juice to a large Dutch oven or saucepan.
- Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly or dice them into small cubes. Place them in the saucepan with the juice.
- Place the lid on the pot and heat over medium heat until it reaches a low simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for 25 to 30 minutes or until the apples get soft.
- As an alternative, you can pour the mixture into a food processor or blender to puree it before transferring back into the saucepan.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg yolks, spices (if using) and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy (this step coats the egg proteins in butter fat and helps prevent the eggs from getting scrambled in the apple curd).
- Add the sugar/egg mixture to the apple puree and whisk well.
- Place the saucepan back on the stove over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly for 10 to 12 minutes or until it looks thick and slightly glossy. If you have an instant read thermometer, cook the curd until it reaches 170°F.
- Pour the apple curd into a bowl and cover with a layer of plastic wrap. Place the curd in the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours (it will get thicker as it chills).
Notes
- You can make this recipe using either four egg yolks or two whole eggs. If you use egg yolks, the curd will have a richer flavor and more luxurious texture.
- For a quicker alternative to cooking down the apples, begin with 4-½ cups of unsweetened applesauce (then proceed with step 5).
- If you want the apple curd to have a silkier texture, place a metal strainer over a bowl and pour the apple curd through the strainer while it is still warm, then proceed with chilling it in the fridge. A food processor will also make the curd smoother than a hand blender.
- Store apple curd in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 21mg | Sugar: 5g