Cranberry Curd

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until cranberries pop. Place cranberry mixture in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Strain cranberry mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
2. 2. Combine sugars and butter in a bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well combined. Add egg yolks and egg, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in cranberry mixture, cornstarch, and salt. Place mixture in the top of a double boiler. Cook over simmering water until a thermometer registers 160° and mixture thickens (about 10 minutes), stirring frequently. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in liqueur. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.