Homemade Lemon Curd
This easy Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe is a delicious as a toast topper, as a key ingredient in a dessert, or as an edible gift. Makes 6 (6-oz) jars.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 6 large lemons zested
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 8 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1½ cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Using a medium bowl, beat together the sugar, lemon zest, and butter until combined and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time until combined and smooth.
- Beat in the egg yolks one at a time until combined and smooth.
- Beat in the lemon juice until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a large saucepan over medium to high heat and allow the mixture to simmer
- Stir constantly for about 10 - 15 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken to a pudding like consistency.
- Remove and strain through a mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Spoon the lemon curd into sterilized 6-oz jars and allow to cool completely before placing the lids on and placing into the fridge.