Lemon Curd
Lemon curd is a sweet and tangy spread that can be used on toast, scones or as a filling for cakes and pastries.
It can be found in most grocery stores in tiny expensive jars, that have many ingredients.
This recipe has only 5 ingredients, is easy to make and very in expensive.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon Peel (enough from one lemon)
- 5 Egg Yolks
- 8 oz Butter (1 stick)
Instructions
- Put Sugar and Peel from one lemon in food processor.
- Blend until peel is processed into small pieces.
- Put Lemon Sugar and all other ingredients into sauce pan.
- Using medium heat, whisk often for 5-8 minutes.
- The mixture will come to a rapid boil. You will see thick sugary bubbles.
- Strain Mixture. This will remove any seeds, egg whites and all the lemon peel.
- Place into an air tight container.
- Chill at least 1 hour before use or until curd reaches desired consistency.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
2 tbspAmount Per Serving Calories 342Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 16gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 176mgSodium 193mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 1gSugar 26gProtein 2g
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