Rhubarb Curd
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- Prep Time15 min
- Total Time25 min
- Makes2 cups
(Photo: Sian Richards)
How to extend the all-too-short rhubarb season? Make curd! This genius idea was inspired by lemon curd – just sub in rhubarb. Spread it on pancakes, spoon it into little meringues, fold it into whipped cream – or just eat it from the jar.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups finely chopped rhubarb, about 6 stalks
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 6 cubes
Instructions
WHISK eggs with 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl.
COMBINE rhubarb with remaining 1/4 cup sugar and water in a medium saucepan set over medium-high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Gently boil until rhubarb is soft, 7 to 8 min. Remove from heat. Whisk rhubarb until smooth. Whisk in lemon juice.
WHISK rhubarb mixture slowly into egg mixture. Scrape back into saucepan and set over medium-low. Continue cooking, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thick, about 10 min. Remove from heat and stir in butter, a cube at a time, until smooth. Chill completely before using.
Tip: Whirl mixture in a blender for an extra-smooth texture.
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