LEMON CURD (STOVE TOP OR MICROWAVE METHOD) LIME OR ORANGE CURD
A British tea time favorite. This is sweet and tart. Try it on scones, muffins, and tea breads or layer on Angel Food cake with Raspberries and recipe #54868! I've also microwaved this just watch and stir a lot. For orange or lime curd, substitute appropriate fruit rind and juice. Proceed as directed. FYI- When filling a cake with this be sure to pipe a rim of frosting on the edge of the first layer, then fill inside with the chilled lemon curd, place top layer then frost.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stove top Method:.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar.
- Bring just to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add butter and stir until it has melted and combined.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Beat eggs into cooled lemon mixture until well blended.
- Return to heat and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.
- Remove from heat.
- Cover and refrigerator at least 1 hour.
- Microwave Method:.
- Place butter in a large glass measure or bowl. Microwave on high for 10 seconds or until the butter is soft, but not melted.
- Whisk in the sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice. Add the whole eggs and yolks and blend well.
- Cover with parchment paper and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring well after each minute or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.( May need more time for all microwave ovens are different so be sure it coats the spoon as for a custard!).
- Cover and refrigerator at least 1 hour.
- Pour into a sterilized glass jar(s) (jam jars are perfect) and leave to cool.
- Store in the refrigerator.
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Rory Jooste
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The curd was grainy and the flavor was bland.
scott stevens
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The curd never thickened, no matter how long I cooked it.
Swirlix Yt
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my curd turned out too thick. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Anisha Rai
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the curd turned out well.
Muhammad ayoub katbar 4 you
[email protected]Perfect lemon curd! I'll definitely be making this again.
Sabtain Khan
[email protected]Delicious!
Rehmatullah Sarkar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lemon curd turned out great. I used it to fill cupcakes and they were a big hit at my daughter's birthday party.
Shohan Sha
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making lemon curd in the microwave, but I was pleasantly surprised. It turned out great! The curd was smooth and thick, and the flavor was spot-on.
seediq ullah sahak
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lemon curd was delicious and versatile. I used it as a filling for tarts and also as a spread for scones. It was a hit with everyone who tried it.
Charlee R
[email protected]I've tried many lemon curd recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. I love that I can make it in the microwave or on the stovetop, depending on what I have time for.
Pramesh Hada
[email protected]This lemon curd was a delight! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor was perfectly balanced between tart and sweet. I used it to fill a lemon meringue pie, and it was a huge hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again soon!