Ingredients
100g unsalted butter
2 tsp grated lemon zest
100ml lemon juice
175g castor sugar
3 eggs
Allergy Advice
Contains Dairy
Contains Eggs
Equipment
- 1 heavy-bottomed saucepan
Instructions
- Combine butter, lemon zest, lemon juice and sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir well until sugar is dissolved.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and add the eggs, stirring constantly to mix well.
- Return to a low heat and continue to stir until the mixture has thickened slightly.
Notes
Tip
Don’t allow this mixture to boil as you thicken it, as it will curdle.
Tip
If you plan on storing this curd, prepare sterilised jars before you begin cooking.
Storage
Store in sterilized jars.
