English Lemon Curd

Description

Lemony tart and just a little sweet. Wonderful on scones or croissants.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup freshly grated lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Combine lemon juice
  2. eggs
  3. butter
  4. sugar
  5. and lemon zest in a 2-quart saucepan; cook over medium-low heat
  6. stirring constantly
  7. until curd is thick and just beginning to boil
  8. about 8 minutes.
  9. Remove curd from heat and cool to room temperature
  10. stirring occasionally to keep the surface soft
  11. about 30 minutes. Pour curd into clean jars
  12. seal
  13. and store in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 8 mins

Total Time: 53 mins

Servings: 48

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