5.0 from 6 votes
Easy Lemon Curd
Enjoy the zesty sweetness of this versatile condiment.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 medium jar
Calories: 963 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
Australian
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 lemon (juice only, approx ⅓ cup)
Instructions
- Beat the eggs well in a medium saucepan.
- Juice the lemon and add to the saucepan along with the sugar and butter.
- Stir with a whisk over low-medium heat to dissolve sugar, and then bring to the boil, continuing to stir. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture thickens, continuing to stir briskly with the whisk and taking care not to burn.
- Pour into a medium sized jar with a lid and store in the fridge.
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Notes
- Use a medium lemon which should produce about ⅓ cup of juice.
- Use a whisk instead of a spoon to stir over the heat.
- Makes one medium jar.
Nutrition Information
Calories
963kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
210g
(70%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
338mg
(113%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
203g
(406%)
Vitamin A
624IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1medium jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 963
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 963kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 210g | 70% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 338mg | 113% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 203g | 406% |
| Vitamin A | 624IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.