Makes 2 cups - This easy Pineapple Curd is a creamy, butter and rich spreadable form of pineapple. Just 5 ingredients and around 20 minutes. A topping or filling for everything from scones to cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened 100% pineapple juice tinned or fresh (250ml)
- 1 cup white granulated sugar (200g / 7oz)
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 egg yolks from large eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice (notes 1)
- 113 g unsalted butter cubed and cold (½ cup / 1 stick / 4oz)
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Equipment
- heavy based stainless steel saucepan
- Fine mesh sieve
- Preserving jar
Instructions
- Simmer the pineapple juice in a medium saucepan over med-high heat until it reduced to just ¼ cup. The colour will deepen and it will be thick and syrupy. Pour it into a measuring jug so you know you only have ¼ cup.
- Add the sugar and lemon juice and whisk together. Add eggs and egg yolks and immediately whisk well to combine.
- Place the saucepan over very low heat and stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved.
- Start adding the butter 2-3 pieces at a time, constantly stirring until completely melted before adding the next.
- Once all the butter has been added, cook for another 5-6 minutes until thickened. Don't allow it to simmer.
- To test it's ready, it should leave a thick coating on the back of the spoon that when you draw a line through, it doesn't run. It will also be looking almost bouncy in the pan.
- Pour into a preserving jar and store in the fridge.
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Notes
- Tablespoons: I use a standard Australian 20ml tablespoon (equal to 4 teaspoons). Check yours before measuring.
- Yield 2 cups
- If your curd doesn't set up thick enough once cold, you can return it to the pan over low-medium heat again and keep stirring it until it thickens.
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Nutrition information is approximate only and derived from an online calculator. The brands you use and any changes you make may cause variations.
