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peach curd in a jar on a plate, under a towel, in the back two peaches on a paper bag

Peach Curd

Simona
The most deliciously addictive peach curd you'll ever try! A golden filling you can use for treats or spread on toast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Sweet
Cuisine American
Servings 2 x 250g jars

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g of pureed peaches about 3 large peaches
  • 85 g of sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 70 g of butter
  • the juice of 1-2 lemons

Instructions
 

  • Start by peeling the peaches with a sharp kitchen knife and remove the central bone, then chop them up and, with the help of a blender, blend everything until you get a smooth puree with no lumps or chunks.
  • Prepare the curd: in a heatproof bowl combine all the ingredients, except the butter.
  • Place the bowl over a pot of boiling water – remember that the water should not touch the bottom – and mix with a whisk constantly for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk a tablespoon of butter at a time.
  • At this point you can choose to pass your curd through a sieve, but I left it as it was and I had no problems with any chunks.
  • Pour everything in jars and let cool completely. It may seem a bit too liquid, but when it is completely cold, you will notice that it will also be thick enough.

Notes

Mine was a little bit on the runny side, but the taste is something truly extraordinary, an additional 5-10 minutes on the hob would have made it perfect.
You can keep this in the fridge for up to two weeks in an airtight container. 
Keyword peach curd