Lemon curd is ideal for spreading over toast or filling cakes. This tangy curd isn't as hard to make at home as you might think. So, why not give it a go...
There are just four ingredients in this lemon curd recipe, and you may have them all at home in your kitchen cupboard already. If you make a big batch, you can store the curd in jars for up to two weeks. Keep the jars in the fridge to ensure freshness. Tie ribbon around the jars and label them to give as a homemade food gift with a zesty twist.
Ingredients
- 125g (4oz) butter
- 175g (6oz) caster sugar
- Finely grated rind and juice (150ml/1⁄4 pint) of 2 large lemons
- 2 medium eggs, roughly beaten
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Method
- Put the butter, sugar, lemon rind and strained juice in the top of a double saucepan over simmering water, or in a glass bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot, but not boiling, then stir about half a cupful of this on to the beaten eggs.
- Pour the egg mixture into the buttery mixture and stir continually over the heat for 6-8 minutes, or until it thickens. It should coat the back of a wooden spoon.
- Pour the lemon curd into small, sterilised jars. Seal, label and store in a cool place.
Top Tip for making Lemon curd
Once opened, store the jar of curd in the fridge
Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies.
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