Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup blood orange juice
- 1/2 tsp blood orange zest
- 4 egg yolks
- 5 TBS of butter, cut into chunks
Instructions
- Mix egg yolks and sugar in a small saucepan until combined, heat on low until mixture is warm, and then whisk in the lemon juice, zest, and butter.
- Continue to stir until mixture begins to thicken and coats the back of the spoon. If using a candy thermometer, you want the mixture to reach about 170F.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
