Classic Lemon Curd
Classic Lemon Curd is fast and easy and will definitely compliment your breakfast - especially if scones are involved!
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 4 lemons
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 5 egg yolks + 2 whole eggs
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Zest 3 of the lemons and juice all of the lemons. You should have about ¾ cup of lemon juice.
- In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, grated zest, sugar, salt and the eggs until well beaten.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter.
- Add the lemon juice combination.
- Cook on medium low heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
- Transfer to a glass jar and leave to cool.
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