Preserves

Lemon Curd

Ingredients

  • 4 large unwaxed lemons
  • 4 eggs
  • 370g caster sugar
  • 2 table spoon corn flour
  • 250g unsalted butter

Method

  • In a larger saucepan weigh out the sugar and add the cornflour
  • Zest and juice the lemons and add this to the sugar
  • Add the eggs to the saucepan and whisk everything together until well combined
  • Cut the butter into small cubes and add to the saucepan
  • Heat the saucepan over a low heat, stirring continuously.
  • Using a probe thermometer to check the temperature, continue heating and stirring until the mixture starts to thicken.
  • Take the mix to 78c. Then remove from the heat.
  • Pour into sterilised jars. This mix makes enough to fill 3 typical jam jars.
  • Seal the jars while the curd is still hot.
  • Keep in the fridge and eat within 6 weeks.

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