Lemon Curd
/ 274This Lemon Curd will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 5 | large | Eggs |
Eggs
Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor.
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Eggs are nutritious, |
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| 5 | large | Egg yolks | ||
| 2 | cups | Sugar |
Sugar
Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts.
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There are different types of sugar, |
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| 1 | cup | Lemon Juice » fresh | ||
| 2 | teaspoons | Lemon Zest | ||
| 8 | tablespoons | Unsalted Butter |
Unsalted Butter
Unsalted butter pronounced 'uhn-SAWL-tid BUH-tur' is butter that has no added salt, offering the pure, sweet cream flavor of butter. This type of butter is preferred in baking and cooking because it allows
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| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 30 minutes |
Directions:
1. Combine the eggs, egg yolks and sugar in a heat proof bowl and whisk until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix.
3. Place the bowl over a pot of boiling water or in the top of a double boiler and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens.
4. This mixture will not curdle, so you don't have to worry about it overcooking a little.
5. Remove the bowl from the boiling water and add the butter.
6. Stir until the better is melted.
7. If your lemon curd is not totally smooth, strain it through a fine sieve or mesh strainer, it will be fine.
Submitted by Karen M. | April 8th, 2024 See all of Karen M.'s Recipes.
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| @Karen M. | April 8th, 2024 |
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This Lemon Curd will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. I gave it a 5 |