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    Apple Curd

    April 22, 2022 by RichandDelish 1 Comment

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    This silky smooth apple curd recipe is made with cinnamon and tastes like a fall-themed spread. This curd can be used in so many ways like as a spread, filling, added in baking recipes, etc.

    Apple curd in a jar with a spoon in it.

    We love making apple recipes, especially in the fall time. If you like apple desserts as we do, you should try out our apple fritters, easy apple cake, upside-down apple cake, and apple turnovers!

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    • Apple Curd

    Why this recipe works

    • Extremely easy to make.
    • Is ready in 30 minutes.
    • Loaded with cinnamon and fresh apples.
    • Melt in your mouth delicious.
    • A great way to use lots of apples.
    • Made with simple ingredients.
    Spoon with curd.

    Ingredients

    Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

    Apples- we like to use green apples for this recipe, they are a little bit less sweet, but any kind of your favorite apples will work!

    Butter- use unsalted butter for this recipe. Only butter will work for this recipe, no margarine, and no coconut oil. Margarine has a weird taste and can ruin the flavor of these delicious cookies.

    Brown sugar- we use brown sugar for this recipe. Brown sugar adds a caramelly flavor. You can use dark brown sugar as well.

    Cinnamon- gives a delicious cinnamon flavor. You can also add nutmeg and other fall-themed spices that you like!

    Lemon- helps to balance the sweet flavor.

    Vanilla extract- for extra flavor.

    Jar with curd with apples and cinnamon sticks around it.

    What are the best apples for baking?

    We like using Granny Smith apples for baking. Granny Smith apples have a few advantages: they hold their shape while baking, they have a crisp texture, they are not too sweet and have a little tang to them, and they are easy to find in any grocery store.

    You can use any apples that you like best, but keep in mind that different apple kinds have different textures and flavors, some are sweeter, some are sourer, some have a crisp texture, and some have a mealy texture to them.

    The best apples for baking:

    • Granny smith
    • Yellow delicious
    • Pink lady
    • Ginger gold
    • Gala
    • Cortland
    • Jonagold

    Instructions

    Step 1: Peel, core, and cut the apples into small cubes. Into a small to medium saucepan, add the apples, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

    Step 2: Add water if needed (we added some water to prevent the apples from burning) and cook the apples for about 30 minutes until they are soft.

    Step 3: Transfer the apple mixture to a blender or a food processor and blend the apples until a smooth mixture forms.

    Step 4: Transfer the blended apple mixture to the saucepan over medium heat and add the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and more spices if you'd like! Mix until well combined and the butter is melted.

    Step 5: Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes and transfer it into a jar and let it cool completely. Store the curd for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

    Apple curd in a jar.

    Expert tips

    • Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like butter. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture.
    • Double the recipe or half it as you wish!
    • Replace the cinnamon with nutmeg or other fall-themed spices to get the perfect customizable flavors.

    Faq's

    What apples should I use for this recipe?

    Use your favorite kind of apples! We like using granny smith apples, but any apple kind will work. If you like sweet apples, use Honeycrisp, or pink lady.

    How many apples are needed for this recipe?

    How many apples you need depends on the side of your apples. We used 5 large granny smith apples for this recipe. You will need about 7 cups of sliced apples for this recipe.

    You can half this recipe by using our feature on our recipe card below!

    How long does apple curd last?

    Date paste lasts for up to 2 weeks stored in an airtight container in the fridge, or up to 4 months stored in an airtight freezer-friendly container. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

    Curd in a jar with a spoon.

    Serving tips

    There are so many ways to use this curd. You can use it as a spread, a filling for pastries, add it to muffins to make them extra moist, and more! Here are our favorite ways to use it:

    • As a spread- use this as a spread on scones, pancakes, muffins, waffles, English muffins, and toast!
    • As a filling for a tart- you can use this as a filling for an apple tart! Fill the tart crust with this curd and top it with sliced apples and bake!
    • As a filling for pastries- you can use this curd as a filling for apple turnovers, apple danish, or as a filling in a puff pastry dough that is topped with an easy glaze!
    • As a filling for cakes- add the curd as a filling in a layered cake!
    • As a filling for donuts- fill donuts with this curd for a fall-flavored donut!
    • As a filling for macarons- fill macarons with this curd for a fall spiced macaron!
    • As an addition to a smoothie like a banana smoothie or any fruit smoothie!
    • As an addition to oatmeal- this tastes so delish an addition to your daily oatmeal! It adds so much flavor and ups your oatmeal game.

    Freezing

    To freeze this curd, make it according to the instructions and let it cool completely to room temperature, then transfer the curd to a freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to 4 months.

    To thaw, place the container in the fridge overnight or remove the container from the freezer and place it at room temperature for a few hours or until it's thawed.

    More apple recipes to try:

    Apple upside-down cake- This upside-down apple cake recipe is a must-have for fall. This upside-down apple cake features an incredibly moist cake that is loaded with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a caramelized apple topping.

    Apple turnovers- These puff pastry apple turnovers are made with a delicious spiced apple filling and wrapped with flaky puff pastry.

    Apple crumble- This apple crumble recipe is extremely easy to make, true comfort food with a crispy crumble exterior and a caramelized apple filling interior.

    Easy apple cake (sharlotka)- This apple cake contains only a few simple ingredients to make and takes under 20 minutes to prep.

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    Apple curd in a jar with a spoon in it.

    Apple Curd

    Rich and delish
    This silky smooth apple curd recipe is made with cinnamon and tastes like a fall-themed spread. This curd can be used in so many ways like as a spread, filling, added in baking recipes, etc.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine English
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 566 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 5 Apples
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
    • 50 g Butter
    • ⅓ cup Brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Peel, core, and cut the apples into small cubes. Into a small to medium saucepan, add the apples, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
    • Add water if needed (we added some water to prevent the apples from burning) and cook the apples for about 30 minutes until they are soft.
    • Transfer the apple mixture to a blender or a food processor and blend the apples until a smooth mixture forms.
    • Transfer the blended apple mixture to the saucepan over medium heat and add the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and more spices if you'd like! Mix until well combined and the butter is melted.
    • Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes and transfer it into a jar and let it cool completely. Store the curd for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

    Notes

    • Use room temperature ingredients. It is important that you use room-temperature ingredients like butter. This step ensures that your mixture mixes into a homogenous mixture.
    • Double the recipe or half it as you wish!
    • Replace the cinnamon with nutmeg or other fall-themed spices to get the perfect customizable flavors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 101gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 12gSugar: 83gVitamin A: 875IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Niki

      April 23, 2022 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      This apple curd is so easy to make and tasted so good!

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