Orange Curd

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 20 mins

Ingredients

1 lb - sugar

6 oz - butter

4 - eggs

3 medium-sized - oranges

Directions

1. Warm the oranges just a little above room temperature then finely grate (shred) the thin orange outer skin (the zest). Squeeze the orange juice into a dish or bowl and, in another bowl, beat the eggs.
2. Melt the butter gently into a large saucepan (do not overheat it). Add the sugar, orange juice and zest and stir over a low heat until dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the beaten eggs. Replace the pan (still on low heat) and stir until the mixture thickens (do not allow to boil).
3. That's all there is to it. Just pour the mixture into screw top jars and it will keep in the fridge for weeks (but maybe not for months). Serve on warm crusty bread or on