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Cranberry Curd

The cranberry curd is so smooth and easy to make. You can imagine this spread over crepes or buttery toast, or you may use this curd in a twist on lemon meringue pie for Holiday dinner. I think that’d be amazing!

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Cranberry curd in a jar
Cranberry Curd

Cranberry Curd

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 whole egg
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

1

In a small nonaluminum saucepan, combine the cranberries and water, cover, and place over medium heat. Cook until the cranberries pop and the liquid bubbles. Pass the cranberries through a strainer, pressing well with a spoon. Be sure to scrape all the lovely red puree on the underside of the strainer into the bowl to use.  Let it cool.

2

Whisk together the egg yolks and egg until combined. While whisking, pour in sugar and whisk until a light yellow color. In a nonaluminum saucepan, combine the egg mixture to the cranberry puree, and continue whisking until creamy and well incorporated. Place over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the curd thickens and can coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the butter, one cube at a time. Strain into a bowl or jar, cover the surface with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Notes

Use frozen cranberries if fresh are not available. Don't use aluminum. When cooking cranberries be sure to use stainless steel, glass, or porcelain-covered cookware. Aluminum will discolor, due to the acid in the berries.

Cranberry Curd
Cranberry Curd

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24 Comments

  • Reply
    www.fashionablefoods.net
    November 5, 2012 at 7:14 am

    Refreshing. Would love to see more..:)

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    CharlesR
    November 5, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Hello!

    How much does this make?

    Have a Joyful Day :~D
    Charlie

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    sandra
    November 5, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    I must try this, Yelena! I love cranberries and this curd looks delicious. Your photography is most excellent, as usual…

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    Yelena
    November 5, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    CharlesR, you will make about 2 cups. What you see on a photo thats all-))) Next time I will double the recipe for sure!

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    CharlesR
    November 5, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Thank you Yelena!

    I will definitely make it.

    Have a Joyful Day :~D
    Charlie

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    Hovkonditorn
    November 6, 2012 at 12:54 am

    This is so beautiful, tasty and has a lovely color! Have a great day!

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    Nami | Just One Cookbook
    November 6, 2012 at 4:36 am

    Hi Yelena! So pretty! I am happy to find out that you started holiday theme so early. I get to enjoy your creations more. I've only tried lemon curd before and nothing else. Cranberry curd sounds so good! You have so many lovely props (you may use them daily though) and it's fun to imagine how your home is like. I bet your home is filled with lovely objects!

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    Yelena
    November 6, 2012 at 5:00 am

    Dear Nami, i do have a lot of props, I love to have different plates, fabrics and silverware. I hope one day you visit us then you will see our house and enjoy it with us.

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    Made by Mary
    November 6, 2012 at 8:06 am

    This looks crazy good!! <3

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    Made by Mary
    November 6, 2012 at 8:07 am

    Look wonderful, must try this at my thanksgiving dinner! /Mary http://www.madebymary.se

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    thyme Sarah
    November 6, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Bring on the holiday blog posts! This is beautiful. I love the crisp white with the pop of holiday red. I've never tried anything like this but it looks delish.

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    Marina
    November 6, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Hello Yelena, It is so nice to be back to blogging and to visit all my blogging friends… 🙂 Your creations look so crisp and delicious! 🙂 I love cranberries in any form and shape! Beautiful!

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    Delishhh
    November 6, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    I have tons of cranberries in my refrigerator right now. . .saving this!

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    Sandra SECooking
    November 7, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Now this looks and sounds fab, Yelena. Love your styling on every picture that you took, very delicious and pretty!

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    peg
    November 7, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Can I can this? ( water bath) so I can give as gifts for Xmas?

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    Lei
    November 7, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    @Peg – I was wondering the same thing. If I'm canning this, do I still need to put it in the fridge to chill? Or can I put it directly into the jar and into the water bath?

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    Anonymous
    November 7, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    The color on this is amazing! A must-try

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    Yelena
    November 7, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Peg and Lei, thank you for visit me here. I think you can can it, but I would keep it in refrigerator, because of the eggs. I think it be ok for about a month or so. Peg you don't need to chill before put the curd into the jar, thats for sure!

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    Jeanne
    November 8, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Cranberry`s…my favorite fruit.
    Yummieeee
    This recipe i make it this week
    Have 2 package in the freezer.
    Thanks for posting it
    Jeanne

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    Becky M
    November 26, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    I took your advice and used this as filling for a cranberry meringue pie for Thanksgiving. It was beautiful and delicious! Thanks for the recipe (and pie idea)!

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    Yelena
    November 27, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    You are so welcome, BeckyM. I am so glad that you liked it!

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    city
    December 19, 2012 at 2:19 am

    thanks for sharing.

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    mary j.
    December 4, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    These are so beautiful! Last year I made the recipe from the Kitchn (that you linked to in your post Cranberry Curd Bars & Walnut Shortbread Crust), and I was wondering if you have tried the curd with their recipe as well as yours – and why you've made your adaptations of more water, less eggs, etc. I would love to learn how those tweaks affect the curd and final bars as I decide which version to make this time. Thanks!!

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    melangery
    December 5, 2015 at 2:37 am

    Hello Mary-) I like my recipe, it is simple to make and have ingredients that I like. If you try other version please let me know how you like it. Have a wonderful winter holidays!!

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