A hot cup of tea along with warm scones slathered in sweetly tart lemon curd is my idea of a perfect afternoon treat. When I saw the recipe for this month’s Vintage Recipe Swap, I realized the recipe contained almost all the ingredients for lemon curd. I couldn’t resist the chance to make a batch for myself.
Lemon curd is delicious on scones and shortbreads. It is also wonderful as a filling for pies, cakes and bars. I made a batch of coconut shortbread to dip into this and it was delicious. I also drizzled some warm lemon curd over fresh raspberries and absolutely loved the sweet tartness in each bite!
Sweet and Simple Homemade Lemon Curd
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup lemon juice approximately 4 lemons
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest approximately 2 lemon
- pinch of salt
- 5 eggs
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs together and set aside. Zest the lemons and then chop the zest as finely as possible. Place all ingredients except the eggs in a glass bowl over a medium size saucepan of simmering water. Medium heat works well for this. When the butter has melted, approximately 10 minutes, and before the mixture is very warm, gradually pour the eggs into the bowl whisking constantly.
- Cook, stirring or whisking constantly, until the mixture is thickened to the consistency of pudding. This should take about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set the bowl aside to cool. You can strain the curd while it is still warm to remove any lingering bits of zest, if you desire. Once cool, pour into jars and refrigerate. Enjoy!
Pam says
I've always wanted to try making lemon curd!
Sue/the view from great island says
…drool…
The Slow Roasted Italian says
Looks amazing! I so miss this lemon curd. Do you have any you would care to deliver???
Sheila says
Yum!
The Dusty Baker says
BRILLIANT! So glad you did this recipe, as I've never made a lemon curd before and would love to have a go, especially since the one's I've bought have been under-impressive. Thanks! Happy Swapping!
Words Of Deliciousness says
I love lemon curd. This one sounds very yummy!!
Alex says
i'm impressed! creative and something that so many people truly love..I will have to make this sometime
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
Try it on ice cream too! Yum. Your's looks perfectly delicious.
Kim Bee says
I love you. This is brilliant. Great way to adapt the recipe. Love lemon curd.
Magnolia Verandah says
Oh this is such a winner! beautiful colour – so lemony I can almost taste it!
Anonymous says
how long can you keep this for?
Mary says
I use ours for a week or two at least. It might last longer, but I've never been able to test that. Enjoy!