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Homemade Lemon Curd
4.8 from 12 votes

Homemade Lemon Curd

If you have never made lemon curd or had something that had lemon curd in it, then you are missing out. Homemade Lemon Curd is one of the easiest and most delicious things you can make. You can use lemon curd for all types of desserts, and it adds so much to it.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 jars
Calories: 676 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 C sugar
  • 6 lemon zested, large lemons
  • 1 C butter unsalted, softened
  • 8 egg large
  • 2 egg large yolks
  • 1 ½ C lemon juice fresh squeezed

Instructions

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  1. Using a medium bowl, beat together the sugar, lemon zest, and butter until combined and creamy
  2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time until combined and smooth
  3. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time until combined and smooth
  4. Beat in the lemon juice until combined
  5. Pour the mixture into a large pot over medium to high heat and allow the mixture to simmer
  6. Stir constantly for about 10 - 15 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken to pudding-like
  7. Remove and strain through a mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  8. Spoon the lemon curd into the jars and allow to cool completely before placing the lids on and placing them into the fridge
  9. Enjoy on toast, croissants, or thumbprint cookies!

Nutrition Information

Calories 676kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 81g (27%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 364mg (121%) Sodium 94mg (4%) Potassium 310mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 71g (142%) Vitamin A 1376IU (28%) Vitamin C 81mg (90%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 jars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 676

% Daily Value*

Calories 676kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 81g 27%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 364mg 121%
Sodium 94mg 4%
Potassium 310mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 71g 142%
Vitamin A 1376IU 28%
Vitamin C 81mg 90%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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