5-Ingredient Green Apple Curd (with Lemon & Cinnamon)

This 5-Ingredient Green Apple Curd is ultra juicy, cinnamon-packed, and infused with double the lemon goodness (zest and juice) for a richer flavour. It's SO easy and versatile.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine Vegan

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 84kcal

Author Tajda Ferko

Equipment

A knife or a peeler (to peel the apples)
A sharp knife
Two saucepans
Sieve
Spatula
A jar (for storing)

Ingredients

6 medium-sized apples I used green Granny Smith apples
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ tablespoon lemon juice
1,5 tablespoon cornstarch mix with 2 tablespoon water
¼ cup brown sugar or other sugar

Optional

1 teaspoon butter I used Vitalite dairy-free spread
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

US Cups - Metric

Instructions

Peel the apples. Remove the core and cut the apples into small chunks.
Add apples to a saucepan.
Then add cinnamon, lemon zest, lemon juice & 1 tablespoon water.
Stir and bring to a simmer. Cover with a lid and let simmer gently until the apples have softened completely (about 15 minutes).
Once the apples have softened, remove the pan from heat.
Use a spatula to press the apples through a sieve into another pan. See photos/video for reference.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoon of water. Stir until cornstarch is fully dissolved to create a slurry.
Add the slurry and sugar to the apple mixture. If desired, add vanilla here too. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. This will thicken the sauce and help it set.
Simmer until the curd reaches your desired consistency (in my case, this was 1-2 minutes).
Remove from heat and let it cool down slightly, then add butter if desired. Stir the butter through the mixture.

Video

Notes

You can use other varieties of apples.
If you’re not sure what apples to pick, here’s an easy apple flavour guide.
If you’re using sweeter apples, add more lemon juice and less sugar.
In addition to sugar, you can also add some liquid sweeteners (maple syrup, agave syrup, etc)
Lemon can be left out, but it does add another flavour dimension
Always wait for the curd to cool down slightly before adding (the optional) butter
Once you’ve added cornstarch, make sure to bring the mixture to a simmer!

To store - Transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 10 days.

To freeze - Place in a clean, airtight container. . Keep in the fridge for up to 2 months.

To defrost - Once you’re ready to serve the curd, remove it from the freezer. Let thaw at room temperature. If you have a microwave, you can use it to defrost the curd within minutes.

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