ENGLISH LEMON CURD

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Lemony tart and just a little sweet. Wonderful on scones or croissants.

Provided by Al & Marti Voss

Categories     Desserts     Fillings     Fruit Fillings

Time 53m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, eggs, butter, sugar, and lemon zest in a 2-quart saucepan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until curd is thick and just beginning to boil, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove curd from heat and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to keep the surface soft, about 30 minutes. Pour curd into clean jars, seal, and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 9.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Lesley Walton
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I love this lemon curd! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different ways.


hamy shamy
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This lemon curd is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Asia Johnson
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I've never made lemon curd before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great!


Rehan Mehsood
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This lemon curd is a bit too thick for my taste, but it's still very good.


Hasnan Sethi
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I used this lemon curd as a filling for my lemon meringue pie and it was the best pie I've ever made.


Anita Asare
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This lemon curd is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sarfaraz Ahmad mansuri
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I made this lemon curd for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Sharif Mia
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This lemon curd is delicious! I love the way it brightens up my morning toast.


Jorge Chay
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This lemon curd is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try adding less sugar next time.


Lara Manson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lemon curd turned out perfectly. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Alexis Fontaine
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The lemon curd turned out a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still very good. I'll try adding less lemon juice next time.


mohammed sarwar
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this lemon curd again and again.


Nana Konadu
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I love how versatile this lemon curd is. I've used it as a filling for tarts, pies, and cakes, and it's always a hit. It's also great as a spread on toast or scones.


Md Rafid
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This lemon curd is delicious! I used it as a spread on my morning toast and it was the perfect way to start my day.


Nikeeta Shrestha
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I've made lemon curd many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect.


Bishop Louis Ben Dadzie
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This lemon curd was a delight! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor was perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. I used it as a filling for my lemon meringue pie and it turned out amazing.