Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
User Reviews
4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
-
Cook Time
mins
-
Total Time
15 mins
-
Servings
1 pint
-
Calories
80 kcal
-
Course
Dessert, Condiments
-
Cuisine
American
Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
Report
This tart and creamy lemon curd is a lemon lover’s dream! It’s tangy and sweet and comes together in minutes. Get ready to top all your favorite foods in luscious, lemony goodness.
Share:
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 9 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Combine sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is hot, but not yet simmering.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
- Slowly pour some (about 1/3) of the hot sugar mixture into the bowl, whisking constantly.
- Transfer all of the egg mixture into the saucepan, whisking to combine, over medium heat.
- Slice the butter into tablespoon-size slices and add into the hot mixture. Stir until butter is melted and mixture thickens.
- Pour through a mesh sieve into canning jars or a large bowl. Mixture will fill 2 half-pint jars (1 pint total).
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
80kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2.5mg
(3%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1pint
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
