Certainly! Here’s a simple lemon curd recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3–4 lemons (for 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon zest)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients: Grate the zest from the lemons and then juice them. Make sure to strain the lemon juice to remove any seeds or pulp.
- Double Boiler Setup: Set up a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Ensure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, butter, eggs, and salt.
- Cooking: Continue whisking the mixture over simmering water until it thickens. This may take about 10-15 minutes. The curd is ready when it coats the back of a spoon.
- Strain (Optional): If you want a smoother texture, you can strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any zest or egg bits.
- Cooling: Once the desired thickness is achieved, remove the bowl from the heat and let the lemon curd cool.
- Storage: Transfer the lemon curd to a jar or airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Serve: Lemon curd is versatile and can be used as a spread, filling for tarts, topping for desserts, or even stirred into yogurt.
Enjoy your homemade lemon curd!