Homemade Passion Fruit Curd Recipe (stovetop)
Passionfruit curd is a delicious and versatile fruit spread or topping that can be used in a variety of recipes. It's simple to make but needs your attention while on the stove.
Servings 1.5 cups
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks at room temperature
- ¾ cup passion fruit puree no seeds
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk 3 egg yolks and ¼ cup granulated sugar for 1 minute.
- Add ¾ cup passion fruit puree and ¼ cup fresh lemon juice. Reserve.
- Melt ⅓ cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Before it boils, add the yolk mixture and cook over medium/low heat, stirring constantly, until the mix thickens, but do not let it boil.
- Pour into sterilized jars if you plan to keep it for a few weeks, and not use it within the next 5 days. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
How thick should it be? That depends on what you'll be using it for. To fill a cake or a cookie, you need a sturdier curd than the one to use as a topping for toast, for example.
Keep in mind that unless you follow a canning process for longer storage (as you would for jam), this homemade curd doesn't have the same shelf life as its store-bought counterpart.
Storage: It can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for a few months and thawed in the fridge. Don't keep it at room temperature for an extended period of time, as it can spoil quickly. If you notice any mold or an off smell, discard the curd immediately.
