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Blueberry, blackcurrant and basil curd

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Makes about 2 jars
Dietary Vegetarian
From The Big Allotment Challenge
If you like lemon curd, this summer fruit curd makes a nice twist on that classic. Purple basil leaves add an extra fragrant note.

Method


  1. Heat the blueberries, blackcurrants and one tablespoon of water in a pan for five minutes to release the juices. Set aside while you zest and juice the lemon.

  2. Add the lemon zest and juice, butter and sugar to a heatproof bowl placed over a pan filled with gently simmering water and heat until the sugar has dissolved, then set aside for a minute or so.

  3. Whisk the eggs well in a separate bowl, pour through a sieve into the bowl set over water. Add the fruit and the basil leaves. Keep stirring over a low heat for about 25-30 minutes.

  4. Sieve again into a jug then pour into sterilised jars to serve.

Ingredients

  • 300g/10½oz mixed blueberries and blackcurrants
  • ½ lemon
  • 50g/1¾oz butter
  • 100g/3½oz caster sugar
  • 2 small free-range eggs
  • 3 purple basil leaves

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Blueberry, blackcurrant and basil curd

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Cooking ingredients

Dairy, eggs and chilled


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