2020-07-01RedUK

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July 2020 | REDONLINE.CO.UK

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MAKES about 550g

PREPARATION TIME 15 min u t e s

COOKING TIME 35 minutes

O225g blueberries

O2 large bay leaves

O50g unsalted butter

O225g caster sugar

O1tsp vanilla extract

O3 medium eggs, beaten

1 Put the blueberries into a pan with a

splash of water and the bay leaves. Bring

to the boil, then simmer for 5-10min, until

soft. Tip into a sieve set over a bowl and

push with the back of a spoon to extract

as much purée as possible.

2 Melt the butter and sugar with the

purée and vanilla in a heatproof bowl

set over a pan of gently simmering

water. Strain in the eggs to remove

any threads. Keep stirring for 20-25min,

until thickened, taking care not to

overheat or the eggs will scramble.

3 Pour into sterilised jars, seal and label

when cold. Eat within one week.

Blueberry and bay curd

Enjoy this vibrantly coloured sweet curd with scones or use as a filling for a Victoria sponge.

‘PACKED WITH VITAMIN C, BERRIES

ARE A GREAT HEALTH BOOSTER’