So I did try this with clementines, had a stray lemon and added it also, with finely grated lemon and clementine zest. Took six minutes to reach 187deg on my new Thermapen (my Christmas gift from my sister--love it!). I did take a few tablespoons out to quick chill in the freezer to check the consistency. YUM! Not as thick as commercial, but delicious. It made enough to fill two sterilized 1 cup canning jars for the fridge, with enough left over to eat now. I did a little informal survey of some commercial curds--they all contained some sort of thickening agent (xanthum gum, agar, pectin, locust bean gum, tapioca starch, etc). This seems to be basically a kind of stirred custard using citrus juice instead of milk, but without the painful need to stand over the stove stirring (I'm all about the shortcuts). Congratulations on the Patriots win. I am mourning my Ravens--so close, yet so far (sniff, sob, dramatic beating of breast)! Margy, interesting twist - bet it's delicious! As for the Ravens - they had the WORST-LUCK 15 seconds of football I ever saw, between the dropped pass and missed FG. Being a Red Sox fan for 45 years, I can truthfully say - I feel your pain... ;) PJH

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