Fresh Raspberry Curd

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRESH RASPBERRY CURD

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces Desserts
Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup Raspberries
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
1/2 cup Butter or margarine
3 tablespoons Sugar
4 large Eggs
Several drops of red food co

Recipe by: The Best of Sunset - Page 276 Preparation Time: 0:10 In a
food processor or blender, whirl raspberries with lemon juice until
pureed. Pour into a fine strainer set over a measuring cup.
Stir with a spoon to force pulp through strainer; discard seeds. You
need 1/2 cup raspberry juice. In a 2- to 3-quart pan, over medium heat,
melt butter; add raspberry puree, sugar, and eggs. Reduce heat to low
and stir constantly with a flexible spatula until sauce is thickened and
smooth, about 10 minutes. for a deeper hue, stir in food coloring, a few
drops at a time, until mixture is the shade desired. Let cool, then
cover and refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour (or for up to 1
week).

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