Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- ¼ cup lemon zest
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until well combined.
- Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. This typically takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure smoothness.
- Stir in the cubed butter until melted and fully incorporated, creating a bright & creamy lemon spread.
- Pour into sterilized jars and let cool to room temperature before sealing.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest for optimal flavor.
- Cook over low heat and stir constantly to prevent curdling.
- Strain the curd for a silky-smooth texture.
- Adjust sweetness or tartness by increasing lemon zest or reducing sugar according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30g)
- Calories: 80 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg