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A Simple, Versatile Grapefruit Curd Recipe

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By Angela Casley
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This creamy dessert curd is great with scones, slices and a humble piece of toast (or spooned straight from the jar). Photo / Babiche Martens

Grapefruit curd is very versatile. Use on meringues, to top cakes and tarts or fold through cream as a parfait. It’s also great simply spread on to a piece of toast.

GRAPEFRUIT CURD RECIPE Makes 2 cups
100g butter, melted 3 eggs Zest of 1 grapefruit ¾ cup grapefruit juice 180g caster sugar
  1. Place the melted butter, eggs, zest, juice and sugar in a glass bowl, whisking until well combined.
  2. Heat water in a small pot until simmering. Place the bowl on top, without the base of the bowl touching the water. Whisk occasionally for around 30 minutes until thickened.
  3. Spoon into jars and store in the fridge until needed.

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