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Lemon Curd

  • Author: Jen

Description

This Lemon Curd is bursting with bright citrus flavor and can be enjoyed as a topping, filling and more!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup + 2 TBSP sugar
  • 1 TBSO corn starch
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 TBSP unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Add the sugar, salt, and cornstarch to a saucepan
  2. Whisk in the lemon juice and egg
  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly
  4. Reduce heat, bringing it to a simmer for one minute or until it thickens, continue to stir constantly
  5. Remove from heat
  6. Add butter and grated lemon peal
  7. Gently stir until butter melts
  8. Spoon into a container fo your choice (I like using mini mason jars)
  9. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours 

Notes

Can be stored in refrigerator up to 1 month or freeze.