Strawberry Curd

By zircon50

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 2-4 tablespoons sugar (depends on how sweet your strawberries are)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a blender, puree the strawberries and sugar.

2.In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and cornstarch to form a smooth paste. Add to the blender and puree again until fully combined.

3.Strain the mixture into a medium saucepan and discard the seeds. Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to boil. Stir frequently and cook a few more minutes or until it thickens, roughly 5 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof container. Let cool to room temperature then store in the refrigerator.