I go to church in Hollywood. Most every Sunday. I step over super gross, drunken Saturday night vomit, club promo cards, discarded hair extensions, gum wrappers and street hot dog remnants. I kid you not. Hollywood is nuts. Watch your step.
Some questions arise when I go to church. Is it rude to shush a chatty couple in church? Is it rude to ask a once chatty couple to stop making out during church? Cause… I mean, seriously. I know we’re sitting towards the back of church… but Jesus (literally)! ((Ok… I’m exaggerating. They weren’t totally making out. But they were kissing. And I wanted it to stop.)) (((Um, Joy… jealous much!?)))
And another thing! Sir, when I’m the usher and offer you the offering basket please don’t hold up your hand like you pass… like you’re passing on another coffee refill at a diner. Taking the basket is not optional. Putting money in the basket is optional… but you have to take the basket. Touch it. Just pass it on…. this is how this whole offering thing works. K. Thanks. God bless you.
I love my church. I do.
Now that I have that off my chest we can talk about citrus and curd.
Have you ever made citrus curd? It’s one of those things that might feel really fancy, but it’s super easy to make.
Citrus is totally bonkers right now.. I say get on this.
This Tangerine and Lemon Curd is a simple mixture of fresh juice, sugar, zest, butter and eggs. When heated and whisked, the protein in the eggs work to thicken the curd just the right amount. Warm curd with be the consistency of warm pudding, but will be perfectly spreadable when chilled.
I like to rub tangerine zest into the sugar to release all of the essential oils before cooking. This is totally a smarty pants move.
What the heck do you do with curd? If you’re anything like me, a spoon is an awfully delicious way to enjoy curd.
I also like these Brown Butter Blueberry Muffins or Buttermilk Biscuits as a curd delivery system.
Also… I won’t tell you how many times I typed crud instead of curd in this post. A lot.
Tangerine Lemon Curd
makes about 3/4 cup
2 large egg yolks
1 large egg
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon tangerine zest
1/4 cup tangerine juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
pinch of salt
Combine sugar and tangerine zest on a clean cutting board. With a bench knife or the back of a spoon, rub the zest into the sugar until the sugar is very fragrant and slightly orange in color.
In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, whisk together egg yolks, egg, tangerine sugar, juices, butter and salt. Whisk over the heat until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. This takes about 5 minutes. The mixture will begin to smell just like citrus curd. It’s delicious.
Remove from heat and pass through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Transfer to a small jar or airtight container and refrigerate until cool and thicker in texture. Curd will last, refrigerated, for about a week.
Dajda
Joy, you’re adorable.
Kath
What a gorgeous plate!!
Debbi
OMG I made Clementine curd last week!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!! TY for the little tip with the sugar & zest tho…great idea!
Natasha @ Saved by the Egg Timer
Pure delish! I will be trying this next time I want a fresh cake filling.
Foodess
YES. I love curd!!! Crud, not so much…
ana in arizona
joy,
YOU’RE AMAZING!!! :D
you ROCK my CURD socks!!
i wanted to BATHE in my curd!
but seriously, I love your posts and recipes!
thanks so much!!!
i HEART you!! ;D
ana
Jesi
I was just looking for a new curd recipe, since I have recently wound up with more citrus than I can handle. So glad I found yours! Thanks!
Kelly
Oh, you made me laugh with your church story. Awesome. My thing at church is when I am chalicist and there are always those folks that WANT to drink from the cup but do NOT want to actually touch it. Spilling communion wine all over someone is not a good way to make friends. Citrus and curd – I taught culinary camp to a bunch of middle schoolers a couple of years ago and was absolutely astounded that one of the girls made flawless, delicious lemon curd on her first try. I know my first try way, way back in culinary school, was like lemony, gross scrambled eggs.
Signe
Loved the curd, try a Temple orange next time, the skin is thicker than a tangerine and a lot easier to juice
It’s nice to know you love your church, that’s good.Offering baskets ? Sometimes people just don’t know how to give, they miss out big time.
SueBE
What an awesome recipe. Will have to try. But I have to admit, I’m posting simply because of the church comments, especially the offering basket issue. I thought it was just me. Am I holding it out to you in such a way that you don’t feel the need to even SEE it? And why are you looking at me like you aren’t sure what it is?
–SueBE
Trudy
Love the comments about church….I totally agree with the “no kissing in church”. Seems like a lot of folks know nothing about showing a little respect!!
Marianne @ Meal Mixer
Dammit Joy! Now I have to go make this, and probably eat it as directed with the spoon. If I ever come to your church I’ll put kitty treats in the offering basket. No lie.
just a french girl..
Maybe their really STILL in love…
Jessica Skiftun
Genius as always! Great post too… can totally relate to the church thing. Distracting!
Alexandra Joy
I just about died laughing reading part A of this post. Amazing. Oh awkward moments at church. ;) Thanks for the giggle.