Tart Cherry & Pomegranate Curd
Servings 3 cups
Equipment
- Hand mixer
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
- Zest of 1 lemon + 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1½ cups white sugar
- 8 tbsp softened unsalted butter
- 4 extra large eggs
- ⅓ cup Just Tarty Cherry juice`
- 3 tbsp Just Pomegranate Juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the zest of 1 lemon and the white sugar with your fingers until it’s well combined and the sugar is fragrant. Set aside.
- Cream the butter with a hand mixer until creamy and smooth. Add the fragrant sugar and blend until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix thoroughly. Add the Just Tart Cherry Juice, Just Pomegranate Juice, lemon juice, and salt then blend until well combined.
- Pour into a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened, about 10 minutes at about 170 degrees. Remove from heat and let cool before pouring it into a container. Side Note: If you accidentally overcook the sauce, it may curdle. Pour through the fine mesh strainer to remove any clumps.
- Serve over crepes, pancakes & waffles, toast, ice cream, muffins, or sugar cookies. Store, well-sealed, in the refrigerator. Enjoy.