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    Home » Jam, Curd and Preserves » Apricot Curd

    Published on Oct 20, 2019. Modified on Jul 14, 2021 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

    Apricot Curd

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    My easy apricot curd is a wonderful way to preserve fresh apricots and enjoy them in your bakes (cakes, tarts, meringues, scones…) or on bread! So simple and you will have this thick fruity curd to enjoy within minutes.

    Pot of apricot curd with apricots and lemon behind it.

    Apricots have quite a long season and you can still buy fresh apricots even now (in October) in the UK. They might need to ripen at home before you eat them now unlike earlier in the summer though.

    I love the vivid orange colour of this curd and with that delicious apricot flavour it is a great spread to use to fill cakes, on meringues, on scones, on bread or toast or however you want to use it!

    It makes a great alternative to apricot jam as a way to preserve fresh apricots.

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    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make apricot curd – step by step
    • More to try
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    Microwave curd

    If you are short on time as we all seem to be these days, then the microwave method of making curd is excellent because you don’t need to stand stirring a pot on the hob for ages.

    It is really good too if you want to make a quick filling for your bakes while waiting for a cake to cool. I’m now converted to microwave curd, I wouldn’t make it in a bain marie or saucepan again.

    Apricot puree in a pot with fresh apricots.

    Ingredients needed

    You’ll need a few basic ingredients to make this easy apricot curd. You’ll find the full recipe with amounts etc. below in the recipe card.

    • eggs
    • butter
    • caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • fresh apricots (you’ll make this into apricot puree as shown in the photo as part of the recipe)
    • a fresh lemon

    Ingredients on a board - eggs, butter, sugar, apricots, apricot puree, lemon.

    How to make apricot curd – step by step

    Step 1. Assemble your ingredients. Take 8 fresh apricots (320 g), wash them, halve them and remove the stone, then cut into quarters.

    Place them in a microwave-proof bowl with 1 tbsp lemon juice and a splash of water. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.

    A tub of chopped fresh apricots.

    Step 2. The apricots should be soft with a lot of juice.

    A tub of cooked apricots.

    Push the apricot puree through a sieve into a jug, catching the juice. You will yield approximately 250 ml apricot juice. Allow to cool.

    Step 3. Add sugar, butter and eggs to the apricot juice in the microwave proof bowl.

    Ingredients in a tub - butter, eggs, sugar and apricot juice/puree.

    Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir well. Repeat four times (so total 5 minutes on high), stirring after each minute. Look out for the curd turning thick and glossy.

    Step 4. Strain the curd through a sieve to remove any lumps. The yield is approximately 330 g apricot curd.

    Store in the fridge until set. Transfer to a sterilised jar and keep in the fridge.

    Bowl of apricot curd with lemon and apricots.

    More to try

    If you have plenty of fresh apricots you might also like to try:

    • Apricot Flapjacks
    • Apricot and Almond Traybake

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    Bowl of apricot curd with lemon and apricots.

    Apricot Curd

    A delicious fruit curd made from fresh apricots, delicious on toast or used in baking such as filling tarts or cakes
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    Course: Jam and Curd
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: apricot, curd
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Setting Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 126kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 8 apricots fresh not dried, approx 320 g
    • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • 100 g caster sugar
    • 50 g unsalted butter cubed
    • 2 eggs medium
    UK Measurements - US Measurements

    Instructions 

    • Assemble your ingredients. Take 8 fresh apricots (320 g), wash them, halve them and remove the stone, then cut into quarters.
    • Place them in a microwave-proof bowl with 1 tbsp lemon juice and a splash of water. Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
    • The apricots should be soft with a lot of juice.
      Push the apricot puree through a sieve into a jug, catching the juice. You will yield approximately 250 ml apricot juice. Allow to cool.
    • Add sugar, butter and eggs to the apricot juice in the microwave proof bowl.
    • Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir well. Repeat four times (so total 5 minutes on high), stirring after each minute. Look out for the curd turning thick and glossy.
    • Strain the curd through a sieve to remove any lumps. The yield is approximately 330 g apricot curd.
    • Store in the fridge until set. Transfer to a sterilised jar and keep in the fridge.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a review and rating in the comments at the bottom of the post. If you post your creation on Instagram, tag me @bakingqueen74 or use hashtag #bakingqueen74!
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