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apple curd in a preserving pot.

Apple Curd

Amanda
Traditional apple curd, which is a delicious spread or base for a dessert. With additional instructions for orange and lemon curds too.
5 from 24 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 3 370g or 13oz jars
Calories 708 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan with lid
  • Sharp knife
  • Large bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • sieve
  • Potato masher
  • 3 jam jars with lids (370 grams each or 13 ounces)

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 apples
  • 100 ml water
  • 350 g sugar
  • 50 ml lemon juice about the juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 eggs
  • 115 g butter

Instructions
 

  • Put the water and lemon juice in a large bowl or directly into a large saucepan.
  • Peel, core and chop the apples into about 1 centimetre pieces and place in the water.
  • Transfer the apples and liquid into a large saucepan. Place the lid on the pan and cook over a low to medium heat for about 20 minutes until the apples are soft.
  • Use a potato masher to break down the apples. Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes then pass the mixture through a sieve. Return the mixture to the saucepan.
  • Whisk the eggs together and chop the butter into cubes. Add the eggs, butter and sugar to the apples.
  • Cook over a low heat, stirring for 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Transfer to sterilised jars and leave to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 708kcalCarbohydrates: 170gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 501mgFiber: 9gSugar: 157gVitamin A: 419IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple butter, apple curd
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