Apple Curd Recipe
I love making this easy homemade apple curd in the fall when apples are at their sweetest. With fresh apples, cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup, it cooks up in just 30 minutes into a smooth and rich spread. I enjoy it on oatmeal, toast, or even warm pancakes.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 79kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 apples
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1½ tbsp corn starch or cornflour
- 2 tsp vegan butter
Instructions
- Peel, core and dice the apples.
- Add the apples, cinnamon, lemon juice, and water to a pot.
- Stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat over with a lid and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring throughout this time, until the apples are soft.
- Remove from the heat and blend in a high speed blender until smooth.
- Pass the apple puree through a sieve to make a smooth curd, alternatively skip this step for a slightly more textured curd.
- Return the apple puree to the pot and heat over a medium heat.
- In a small bowl mix the cornflour with 2 tbsp cold water.
- When the puree has started to boil, add the cornflour and whisk until smooth. Reduce heat and cook for a further 2 minutes until thickened, continue to whisk to prevent any lumps.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly before stirring through the vegan butter.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for making this vegan apple curd recipe is to watch the pot closely while the apples cook. Once the water starts to reduce, the apples can easily burn, and that will change the taste completely. I always keep a small cup of warm water next to me and add a splash whenever the mixture starts to thicken too fast. It keeps the apples soft and helps the curd stay smooth and creamy without any burnt bits at the bottom.
- Any type of apple works: For this vegan recipe, I recommend a combination of sweet, red apples to produce a sweet taste, and tart apples to produce a tangy one. The contrast in tastes makes the best curd, in my opinion.
- Adjust the sweetness as needed: If you like it extra sweet, just add more maple syrup to taste!
- Feel free to adjust the consistency as needed: For a chunkier texture, don’t blend the cooked apples until smooth and skip straining the curd.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g