Name: Lemon Curd Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes: 500g (1lb 2oz)
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 egg yolk; 125g (4 ½ oz) caster sugar; 3 unwaxed lemons, zest finely grated and juice; 125g (4 ½ oz) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 egg yolk
125g (4 ½ oz) caster sugar
3 unwaxed lemons, zest finely grated and juice
125g (4 ½ oz) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

sterilized jars
lids

Method

Place the eggs and egg yolk in a heatproof bowl and whisk together. Add the remaining ingredients. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk until the mixture is thick and smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Store in the fridge.

Top Tip for making Lemon Curd

Unwaxed lemons are more expensive as their shelf life is not as long, but the flavour is superior.

Makes	500g (1lb 2oz)
Preparation Time	10 mins
Cooking Time	20 mins
Total Time	30 mins