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.
sheila @ Elements
I’ve been wanting to make this forever, Joy, and finally got around to it this morning. It turned out great! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! :)
Linda
Gift of Singleness?? HA! HA! That’s a new one. But oh, that plate…
I’m going to try this recipe using a few drops of tangerine essential oil and see if it’s a go. Boy oh boy, you really know your crud!
BlessedinLA
I’ve been stepping over vomit and scuzz along Hollywood Blvd on my way to Ecclesia Church for nearly a year now, too. Believe it or not, Hollywood Blvd. is getting better cuz it was horrendous 4 years ago. I love love Ecclesia church! I don’t encounter too many chatty kathies or (chatty kyles) but I’m usually so engrossed in Pastor Joseph’s amazing sermon (dude rocks!) or the praise band (Greg, Jamie and the others rock!) that I may be missing it. I did have one couple sitting near me once who kissed a wee bit too much (no tongue tho, thankfully). They cuddled and held hands too, which I think is okay. It was the week that we did 1 Corinthians on Marriage and the Gift of Singleness (including Pastor Joseph’s asking for a show of hands from all the single ladies) so I might have been a little jealous-lol.
Back on topic: I love the recipes on here and I’ll try the tangerine lemon curd asap. Everything looks so scrumptious on your site and I hope mine comes out looking and tasting half as good. I’m surprised I haven’t run into you at church yet (or haven’t I?). Have you been bringing all those goodies for the fundraisers? If not, then please do = )
Rams
I’m planning to makre this lemon curd..Joy can you please tell me whether it can be stored in the freezer?
Lindy
I’m dying to make lemon curd! I was looking at this recipe and the honey-lime curd recipe, both look delish. I wonder if there’s a big difference between the two? the honey lime one calls for a lot more eggs, and also says to cook over a double boiler.