Homemade Lemon Curd
Homemade Lemon Curd is sweet, creamy, and full of fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for spreading on waffles or scones, and a great way to add a fun twist to your favorite recipes!
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Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- zest of 1 meyer lemon
- 1 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 c. lemon juice juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp. lemon extract
- 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine lemon zest and sugar in a blender or food processor; pulse until zest is finely minced.
- Add butter and blend.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon extract, and salt; blend until combined.
- Pour mixture into medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened (just below simmer - 170 degrees F).
- Continue stirring 2-3 minutes after mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a wide mouth glass jar with a lid.
- Place in refrigerator to cool.
- Keep refrigerated.