Fresh Orange Curd

By á-2082

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups fresh orange juice (about 4 pounds navel oranges) $
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten $
• 1/4 cup butter $
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind $

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar and cornstarch in a 3-quart saucepan; gradually whisk in fresh orange juice. Whisk in lightly beaten eggs. Bring to a boil (5 to 6 minutes) over medium heat, whisking constantly.
Cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture reaches a pudding-like thickness. Remove from heat, and whisk in butter and grated orange rind. Cover, placing plastic wrap directly on curd, and chill 8 hours.