Ramblings of a retiree in France
During lockdown my precious preserves store has been not just depleted but emptied!
I decided I would start by making some lemon curd for a friend’s husband. He loves my lemon curd and is quite a keen cook himself. He recently gave my beloved some of his homemade marmalade which was adjudged not bad! I’m not allowed to gift anyone a jar of the marmalade I make for my beloved, so lemon curd it was.
If you’ve ever made it on the top of the stove, you know it can be quite tricky, requiring your full attention, lots of patience, straining and waiting. Well, guess what? There’s a way to cut to the chase and make lemon curd from scratch in around six minutes! Rich, creamy, thick and bright this lemon curd is the real deal made with so much more ease in a fraction of the time!
1. Place the butter, sugar, lemon zest and juice into a microwave proof bowl and microwave on medium power for 4 minutes, just until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
2. Beat the eggs and egg yolk together until very smooth (sieve the mixture to make it ultra smooth). Stir the eggs into the butter mixture.
3. Microwave again on medium for 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute, until the curd has thickened. The lemon curd is done when it coats the back of a spoon nicely. Additionally, it will become more opaque, forming a lovely sold bright yellow colour. This is how you know the eggs are fully cooked.
4. Allow to cool slightly before pouring into a sterile jar, covering the surface to prevent a skin forming.
5. Store in the fridge.
1. DO NOT be tempted to use store-bought lemon juice, you need the fresh flavour and acidity provided by real lemons to make the right flavour.
2. Either mix the sugar with the lemon zest in your food processor, or use a small microplane to zest the lemons. If they’re not organic, wash well beforehand to remove the wax finish.
3. Always use room temperature eggs.
4. Use raw or coconut sugar to make this with an unrefined sugar.
5. Lemon curd is one of my favourite things to keep on hand as it really dresses up everything from cakes and ice cream to fresh berries and cream.
6. The lemon curd will keep fresh in the fridge for 3-4 weeks. All you have to do is put it in an airtight container, or a sterile jar, and lay cling Film (wrap) directly onto the surface to prevent it from forming a skin.
7. It goes without saying that this makes a lovely gift, and no one will ever know you made it in a matter of minutes.
Something I really like! 🙂
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Excellent
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Yum! I’m going to try this once I’m settled in to my new home. Thanks Sheree!
Deb
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Pleasure Deb
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Be still my heart. Now if only my lemon tree was producing.
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Genius! I can’t wait to try this.
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Thank you
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Hi. How does this differ from the “regular” way of making lemon curd?
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Typically you make it in a saucepan on the stove
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YUM!
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beautiful 🍋 🍋🍋💕
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Thank you
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I love lemon curd but never tried making it myself.
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It’s so easy Sarah. Give it a go.
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I will! 😀
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It looks yummy!🍋💛
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Thank you
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I have to ask, what does it mean to “zest”? I always grated the lemon peel, but the picture above looks like shaved lemon peel, so am I doing it wrong, or is there a trick to getting the zest of a lemon?
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I shaved the peel and mixed it with the sugar in my food processor. Alternatively, I could’ve used my handy dandy rasp/microplaner. In any event you want the zest to be fine.
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Ah, I like your way better, otherwise, I’m like to shave my knuckles as well and it seems harder and less efficient.
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When I was growing up my Mum made lemon curd I guess when there was an abundance of lemons. It was always such a special treat, and my Dad’s favourite. I am going to make Sheree’s easy recipe and share it with my Mum. Thanks Sheree, Lyn
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My pleasure Lyn and I hope your Mum enjoys it.
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Looks delicious!
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Thanks Roy
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This looks really good! I’ve never tried lemon curd but this makes me want to try it.
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Give it a go, it’s really easy.
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I think I will!
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The Musette: lemon curd
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I love lemon curd, but only have had store bought. I’d love to try it homemade!
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Homemade is way better and this is a very easy recipe.
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I’ll be right over for a big scoop!!
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I always wondered, how lemon curd was made, now I know, thanks to you! I nearly stopped looking for recipes with Google, because one gets battered to death with search results.
My husband does not like me to give away homemade apple jelly (our favourite), only “over my dead body” … 😉 😀
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Lovely recipe. Looks delicious!
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I have heard about this recipe but never tried it. Looks interesting and I am sure it’s delicious! 😍
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It is! But, don’t take my word for it, try it yourself Katherine.
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I will probably skip it for the moment, as I am still not allowed to eat lemons, due to their acidity.
But I will save the recipe and try it later, after my treatment is done! 🙂
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I do like lemon curd. That looks good.
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Easy to make Derrick
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This is new for me! never had this before. will surely try this recipe.
I love to write on nutritious food. check my site too!
https://popinutrients.wordpress.com/2020/06/19/lemon-n-lime/
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