Classic Lemon Curd

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    28

  • Calories

    85 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    British

Classic Lemon Curd

A deliciously sweet and tangy, creamy lemon curd. Perfect as a spread or used in baking.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 large lemons , washed (organic recommended)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • pinch of salt
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Instructions

  1. Zest the lemons. Be careful to avoid the white pith as it is very bitter. Juice the lemons.
  2. Add the sugar and lemon zest to a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until the zest is finely ground up with the sugar.In a medium glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, cream the butter and the lemon sugar mixture until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined. Add the lemon juice and salt and beat until combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into a medium stainless steel saucepan and cook over low heat stirring continuously until thickened and the temperature has reached 170 F, about 20 minutes. Check the temperature using a candy thermometer.Remove from the heat, cool completely, and store in the fridge in a glass jar with a lid. It will keep in the fridge for up to a week. It can also be frozen in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to a year (let it thaw in the fridge overnight). Makes about 2 cups.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1tablespoon Calories 85kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 25mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 150IU (3%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 28Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 85 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 85kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 25mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 150IU 3%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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