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    Published: Feb 20, 2020 · Modified: Jun 5, 2020 by Cheryl Norris · This post may contain affiliate links

    Seville Orange Curd

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    I am on a quest to make as many different fruit curds as I can and this Seville Orange Curd is the latest addition. Fruit curd is a luscious, tart, creamy fruit spread. So far I have made lemon, kumquat, strawberry, cranberry, and rhubarb curds. My favorite to date was the lemon curd, but I love the taste of this Seville Orange Curd. The flavor is amazingly intense and reminds of my favorite sour candy growing up. See my tips below for making curds with other types of oranges.

    Seville Orange Curd
    Seville Orange Curd
    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • The Curd Ingredients
    • What Are Seville Oranges
    • How to Make Seville Orange Curd
    • How Long Can Fruit Curd be Refrigerated
    • Serving Options
    • Fruit Curd - Frequently Asked Questions
    • Other Fruit Curd Recipes
    • Seville Orange Curd

    Why This Recipe Works

    Seville Oranges are too tart and sour to be eaten straight, but they make a delicious jam and as it turns out an amazing fruit curd. The tartness of the fruit pairs well with the sugar, butter and eggs in a traditional curd to make a creamy and tart dessert. Plus the natural pectin the fruit ensures that the final curd will be nice and thick - perfect for a cake filling.

    The Curd Ingredients

    The basic recipe for this Seville orange curd consists of four ingredients:

    Seville Orange Curd Ingredients
    • Seville Oranges
    • Orange Zest
    • Whole Eggs and Egg Yolks
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Granulated Sugar

    As you can see the seeds are huge therefore it will take about 5 oranges to get the right amount juice.

    The orange zest is from regular navel oranges for flavor, appearance and because the zest of navel oranges is not as bitter. Orange zest is the thin outer skin of the orange and contains the oils that carry a flavor of the fruit. Use a microplane to zest the fruit and be careful to only zest the green part not the white bitter pith.

    Eggs are used to thicken the curd. The combination of sugar and eggs is needed for thickening and butter makes it extra creamy.

    What Are Seville Oranges

    Seville Oranges are a sour or bitter orange. They are perfect for citrus fruit curd because while the pulp is too sour to eat raw, it packs a flavor punch and the natural pectin ensures a thick creamy curd. Seville oranges get their name from the city of Seville, Spain where they are a symbol of the city.

    The oranges have a very short season. They are normally available from late December until the end of February. I did a little research and found that the oranges freeze well, so if you find some buy a few extra for use later in the year.

    Fresh Seville Oranges
    Seville Oranges

    How to Make Seville Orange Curd

    Curd is made on the stovetop on medium heat and whisked constantly. Do not walk away from the curd while you are cooking it or it will burn. When the curd has thickened and reached the right temperature strain it to remove any solids (little bits of cooked eggs and the zest) so it is extra smooth.

    The right temperature is listed to ensure that you have cooked the curd enough, and that you don't accidentally boil it. Boiling curd will cause it to curdle and create a grainy texture.

    Seville Orange Curd in a jar with fresh Seville Oranges
    Seville Orange Curd

    The directions call for a non-reactive saucepan, which is a pan that will not react with the acid in the oranges. Do not use an aluminum pan, use stainless steel. Using an aluminum pan will produce a metallic taste.

    The curd is chilled immediately to keep bacteria from forming. The surface of the curd is covered with plastic wrap to keep a skin from forming on the surface of the curd.

    How Long Can Fruit Curd be Refrigerated

    The Seville orange curd will be good in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks and can be frozen up to one year. If you freeze it, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator about 24 hours before you're ready to use it.

    Serving Options

    • Use it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, cheesecake, other cakes and even just plain toast.
    • Use it as filling for layer cakes, tarts, crepes or sandwich cookies.
    Seville Orange Curd with Fresh Seville Oranges
    Seville Orange Curd

    Fruit Curd - Frequently Asked Questions

    I don't have Seville oranges, can I use regular oranges?

    Yes, you can use navel oranges if don't have Seville orange. Regular orange juice is not as intense in flavor as Seville oranges, so start with 1-1/2 cups of fresh-squeezed orange juice and boil it down to 3/4 cup to intensify the flavor.

    My curd is still runny. Why didn't it thicken?

    If your curd is still runny then you probably didn't cook it long enough.

    I'm allergic to dairy. Can I make it without the butter?

    Yes. If you are allergic to dairy you can make the curd without butter. It will be a little less creamy, but still taste delicious.

    Can I make orange curd without eggs?

    No, you cannot make the curd without eggs. Eggs are a signature ingredient of fruit curds. Eggs thicken the curd and provide the creamy texture.

    Other Fruit Curd Recipes

    For other delicious fruit curds and recipes using fruit curd, check out these recipes on the blog:

    • Lime Curd
    • Blackberry Lemon Curd
    • Kumquat Curd
    • Lemon Curd
    • Strawberry Curd

    I hope you try this recipe for this intensely flavored Seville Orange curd. If you do make it please leave a comment here on the blog or tag me on Instagram @bakesbybrownsugar with a picture of your version.

    Seville Orange Curd

    Seville Orange Curd

    Seville Orange Curd

    This Seville orange curd is tart and delicious and reminds me of my favorite orange candy. Seville Oranges are tart and the flavor is intense and therefore perfect for curd. Use it as a dessert topping, a cake filling or in place of jam for biscuits or toast.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: English
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 25 minutes minutes
    Yield: 2 cups
    Author: Cheryl Norris

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup fresh-squeezed Seville Orange juice
    • 2 (100 grams) whole eggs
    • 4 (80 grams) large egg yolks
    • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
    • 8 tablespoons (114 grams) unsalted butter room temperature
    • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons navel orange zest

    Instructions

    • Place a strainer over a medium-sized bowl near the stove.
    • In a nonreactive 2 quart saucepan, combine the whole eggs, eggs yolks, and sugar and whisk until well blended. Whisk in the orange juice and add the butter and salt.
    • Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture is thickened. As you cook the mixture the butter will melt. When the mixture has thickened and reached a temperature of 185 degrees F pour it into the strainer. Press the curd through the strainer with a spatula to remove the solids.
    • Zest a medium navel orange directly into the curd and whisk the zest into the orange curd.
    • Cover the surface of the curd with plastic wrap, gently pressing the plastic wrap onto the surface of the curd. Place the curd in the refrigerator and chill.
    • The Seville orange curd is good in the refrigerator for 3 weeks and can be frozen for up to 1 year. If freezing the curd, package it in a freezer container after it has chilled. When ready to use place it in the refrigerator to thaw for 24 hours before its intended use.

    Notes

    ORANGE CURD. For orange curd made with regular orange juice, start with 1-1/2 cups of fresh orange juice (4-5 oranges depending on size) and boil the juice until it is reduced to 3/4 cup to concentrate the flavor.   Use 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of sugar depending on how sweet the juice is.
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    1. sallybr says

      March 04, 2020 at 9:41 am

      The cut oranges are so beautiful! I doubt I would find them where I live, so I will have to settle for regular oranges... (sad)

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    2. Kathleen says

      February 12, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      This is really yummy! Hard not to just eat it all with a spoon!! Turned out perfectly, and great, easy to follow instructions. Am thinking about using the whites to make a pavlova and fill with the curd and fresh fruit.

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      • Cheryl Norris says

        February 15, 2021 at 9:22 pm

        Hi Kathleen
        Thank you for visiting the blog.  I'm so glad you liked the Seville Orange Curd.  And thank you for letting me know the instructions are easy to follow.  I strive to write good recipe directions so I appreciate your feedback.  It made me smile.  If you make the pavlova I would love to see pictures.  

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