Lemon Curd
A bright and tangy lemon curd perfect for filling pastries, topping scones, or enjoying on toast.
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Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed
Instructions
- Zest the lemons, then juice them to obtain 1 cup of juice.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly.
- Gradually add the cubed butter, continuing to stir.
- Cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Let the lemon curd cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to sterilized jars for storage.
- Refrigerate and use within one week.
- Enjoy your lemon curd on scones, pancakes, or desserts.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Fat: 6g | Sugar: 10g