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Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd Recipe with Power Blender option

Updated 31 January 2025 Published 31 January 2025 22 Comments

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Granny's Quick Blood Orange Curd is a fuss free recipe made in 5 minutes. No sieving, double boiler or endless stirring needed. Just 4 ingredients needed plus a Power Blender recipe option included. #curd #BloodOrangeCurd #fruitcurd #BloodOrange #BloodOrangeRecipes #OrangeCurd #Preserve #Breakfast

Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd is a tangy citrus curd that will tantalise your taste buds.

Unlike most recipes, Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd is made in 5 minutes and doesn’t involve any sieving, double boiler, or endless stirring. 

It can be made on the stove or in a power blender.

Portrait overhead shot of Granny's Quick Blood Orange Curd jar with teaspoonful resting on top. Wooden board with oranges and scones in background.

Background to Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd

I love blood oranges so when it’s citrus season and I see them in the supermarket I pounce on them! 

Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd is a variation of my Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd.

I developed this simple recipe after a reader asked how she could adapt my lemon curd recipe to an orange version. 

Jar of Granny's Quick Blood Orange Curd on a wooden board with teaspoon and 2 blood oranges (one of which is cut in 2).

Why you’ll love this Blood Orange Curd Recipe

  • The best thing about this recipe is that it’s quick and easy to make.
  • Sweet and tangy with a citrus zing you’ll find so many ways to use this fruity curd.
  • Homemade curd tastes far superior to anything you’ll find in a supermarket.
  • It makes the perfect gift for the holiday season.
  • Power Blender instructions are included for those who like to go hands-free.
Granny's Quick Blood Orange Curd on a wooden board with teaspoon and halved blood orange surrounded by 3 scone halves topped with curd.

What are Blood Oranges?

Blood oranges, aka raspberry oranges, have a sweet often tart flavour with deep red flesh resembling blood. 

Varieties include Sanguinelli, Tarocco and Moro.

How to Make Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd 

The full recipe is in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Ingredients

Granny's Quick Blood Orange Curd Ingredient: butter, caster sugar, 2 eggs and 2 blood oranges.

You will need:

  • caster sugar – for quick dissolving but granulated sugar can also be used.
  • blood oranges – for their juice and orange zest (avoid the white pith).
  • unsalted butter – cut into cubes for quicker melting but don’t worry if you forget like I do!
  • large whole eggs – no need to separate egg yolks from whites.

Equipment

  • Sieve or colander
  • Citrus Squeezer
  • Citrus Zester
  • Digital scales
  • Medium-sized non-reactive saucepan (don’t use a stainless steel pan which will result in a metallic taste)
  • Silicone whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Silicone spatula
  • 300 ml Glass jar with lid

Method

​Stove method (for power blender method see notes in recipe card).

  • Remove the wax from the blood oranges with boiling water and a potato scrubber.
  • Zest and juice the blood oranges.Microplane grater, juicer, orange zest and 2 blood oranges (one of which is cut in 2) on a black plastic board.
  • Place the sugar, butter, juice, and zest in a medium saucepan over low heat.Non-stick saucepan with blood orange juice, butter and caster.
  • Stir until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.Non-stick pan with melted butter caster sugar, dissolved caster sugar and blood orange juice.
  • Whisk in the beaten eggs over medium heat and bring to a boil.Beaten egg in a bowl.
  • Boil for one minute, whisking continuously or until the mixture has a creamy texture and coats the back of a spoon.Blood orange curd in a non-stick saucepan.
  • Pot up the hot curd into a hot sterilised jar/s using a silicone spatula to scrape every last drop into the jar.
Jar of Granny's Quick Blood Orange Curd with a teaspoonful of curd resting on top. Sat on wooden board surrounded by oranges and scones topped with curd.

Can Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd be made with ordinary oranges?

If you want to make a standard orange curd with this recipe remember that oranges vary in flavour intensity.

Delicious orange makes delicious curd. 

However, if they’re mild in flavour, substitute a tablespoon of orange juice for lemon juice and maybe add a little lemon zest.

Can Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd be made in a Power Blender?

Yes, find the full instructions in the notes section of the recipe card below.

Overhead shot of Granny's Quick Blood Orange Curd jar with teaspoonful resting on top. Wooden board with oranges and scones in background.

When are Blood Oranges in season?

Blood oranges are in season between December and May depending on the variety so make the most of them while you can!

How long does Homemade Orange Curd keep for?

Homemade fruit curd can be kept in the fridge for a few weeks provided you use sterilised jars.

As this recipe makes 300 ml it is usually long gone before there is any risk of it spoiling.

Granny's Quick Blood Orange Curd on a wooden board with teaspoon and halved blood orange.

Serving Suggestions

There are many uses for Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd:

  • Spread it on sourdough toast, scones, English muffins, crumpets etc.
  • Stir it into Greek yogurt.
  • Use it as a topping or flavouring for homemade ice cream.
  • Serve with pancakes.
  • Sandwich cakes together eg Victoria Sandwich.
  • Add to cake or muffin batter for gooey zestiness.
  • Use in puddings and tarts.

Recipes Using Blood Orange Curd

Here are some recipes that you could make with Blood Orange Curd:

Easy Lemon Curd Muffins with a lemon curd centre and dusted with icing sugar. on a wire rack
Easy Lemon Curd Muffins with Lemon Curd Dimple
  • Easy Lemon Curd Muffins with Lemon Curd Dimple 
  • Lemon & Elderflower Curd Cupcakes
  • Blueberry Breakfast Parfait with Greek Yogurt & Lemon Curd 
  • Clementine Curd Bread & Butter Pudding
  • Sensational Strawberry Pavlova 
  • Chocolate Cake Waffles with Lemon Curd & Strawberries 
  • Blood Orange Curd Tart 

More Fruit Curd Recipes

Check out the following classic flavour curds and some more unusual ones:

Easy Quince Curd in a jar (with teaspoon) on a board with scones, knife and quince.
Easy Quince Curd
  • Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd
  • 5 Minute Lime Curd
  • Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd
  • Easy Blackberry Curd
  • Quick Banoffee Curd (Banana & Toffee Curd)
  • Easy Quince Curd
  • Snowball Curd
  • Easy Cranberry Curd with Power Blender option
  • Grapefruit Vanilla Curd
  • Rhubarb Curd
  • Passion Fruit Curd
  • Easy Blackcurrant Curd

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Granny's Quick Blood Orange Curd is a fuss free recipe made in 5 minutes. No sieving, double boiler or endless stirring needed. Just 4 ingredients needed plus a Power Blender recipe option included. #curd #BloodOrangeCurd #fruitcurd #BloodOrange #BloodOrangeRecipes #OrangeCurd #Preserve #Breakfast

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Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd with Power Blender option

Granny’s Quick Blood Orange Curd is made in 5 minutes and doesn’t involve sieving, double boilers or endless stirring unlike most recipes. I don’t think you can beat my granny’s recipe for taste or speed! Power Blender instructions also included!
Course Snack, teatime
Cuisine British
Prep Time 6 minutes minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes minutes
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 200 g caster sugar or granulated
  • 2 blood oranges
  • 55 g unsalted butter cut into large cubes for quicker melting
  • 2 large eggs beaten

Instructions

  • Remove the wax from the oranges by placing them in a sieve and pouring over boiling water. Then use a potato scrubber and scrub under running water. Then dry.
  • Zest and juice the oranges (mine yielded 100 ml).
  • Place the caster sugar, unsalted butter, juice and zest in a pan over a low heat.
  • Stir until the sugar has dissolved and butter melted.
  • Whisk in the beaten egg over a medium heat and bring to the boil.
  • Boil for one minute, whisking continuously or until the mixture coats the back of a spoon (it will thicken further on cooling).
  • Pot up into hot sterilised jar/s (see notes).
  • Makes about 300 ml of curd.
  • Store in the fridge where it will keep for a few weeks.

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Notes

Sterilise jars by washing in hot soapy water (or take straight from dishwasher), fill with boiling water, empty and then place in oven for 20 minutes at 140°C where you leave them until the curd is ready. Washed lids should be sterilised with boiling water and then left to drain. 
To make in a Power Blender put the orange juice, eggs, orange zest and caster sugar into the Power Blender in that order. Then gradually turn the speed up to maximum and blend for 5 minutes (it will heat up in this time). Turn the speed back down to 6 and gradually add the cubed butter. Then blend for a further 30 seconds and pot up as above.`

NB: Previously published 19/02/2019.

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Comments

  1. PCT

    26/09/2021 at 3:06 pm

    This was such an easy recipe to make with a NutriBullet. I modified it a bit by removing the zest with a peeler. Cut the oranges in half and cut off the pith with a sharp cook’s knife, removed any seeds then put the orange halves in the soup vessel putting everything else on top. Ran it 5 times then added the butter and ran it again. Great result and not too sweet.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      26/09/2021 at 8:37 pm

      Awesome, I didn’t realise the NutriBullet could heat things up too, Thanks for sharing:-)

      Reply
  2. Debra Martin

    27/01/2020 at 11:01 pm

    Can this blood orange curd be canned? After it’s put in jars would a water bath be sufficient? Thanks

    Reply
    • Camilla

      28/01/2020 at 3:55 pm

      Hi Debra, I’m afraid I have no experience with canning. I have looked at commercially made lemon curd and found it to have added sulphites which would imply that just canning wouldn’t be enough. The commercially bought stuff also had to be eaten within 4 weeks once opened. From my time in jam making groups I’ve never seen that you can make the curd have a long shelf life if made at home though. I hope that answers your question, I’m assuming you wanted to can it to make it last longer?

      Reply
  3. Chef and Steward

    04/03/2019 at 4:17 pm

    This is just such a great way to use blood oranges and curd is just absolutely special. Great British treat!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/03/2019 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you, it is so good:-)

      Reply
  4. Dan from Platter Talk

    28/02/2019 at 11:54 pm

    I’m so happy that your reader asked about using oranges for lemon curd because I think the idea is. genius! I would have never thought of substituting another fruit but you have just shown how delicious the results can taste. Thanks so much for sharing this great idea!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      01/03/2019 at 10:46 am

      Thank you Dan, it is a lush tasting curd:-)

      Reply
  5. Rebecca

    25/02/2019 at 8:06 pm

    I do so love curds, and all the recipe suggestions for what you can go on to bake are inspiring. Need to put the kettle on, I’m going to be reading for a while!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      26/02/2019 at 10:43 am

      Thanks Rebecca, I need to make some more now as it’s all gone:-)

      Reply
  6. Choclette

    24/02/2019 at 5:31 pm

    Forgot to say, I’ve been very disappointed with the blood oranges I’ve bought this year. There was hardly any ‘blood’ at all 🙁

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/02/2019 at 11:16 pm

      Yes mine weren’t very bloody, will buy some more to see if they’re any different!

      Reply
  7. Choclette

    24/02/2019 at 5:29 pm

    Your curd looks gorgeous and sounds delicious. I do love blood oranges. It’s been far too long since I made any curd. Maybe it’s about time I made some more with blood oranges.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      24/02/2019 at 9:11 pm

      Thank you Choclette, I’ve just finished ours today so need to get some more blood oranges!

      Reply
  8. Charlie

    22/02/2019 at 12:50 pm

    I’ll have to give this a try.

    I make a Meyer lemon curd that is so good!
    A big batch is usually made, so I throw it in the freezer and it thaws just great.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/02/2019 at 10:14 pm

      Great Charlie! I’ve seen Meyer lemons mentioned on US blogs but I don’t think we can get them here in the UK sadly.

      Reply
  9. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

    22/02/2019 at 11:41 am

    That sounds so delicious! I love lemon curd, but have never tried Blood Orange before – I am so excited to make and enjoy this soon!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/02/2019 at 10:10 pm

      Thanks Alexandra, I’m sure you’ll love it:-)

      Reply
  10. Kavey

    22/02/2019 at 7:20 am

    Love the vibrancy of this curd!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      22/02/2019 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you Kavey:-)

      Reply
  11. Janice

    21/02/2019 at 8:03 pm

    So many curd options! Blood orange is so pretty too.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      21/02/2019 at 8:32 pm

      It really is:-)

      Reply

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