Lemon Curd

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Lemon Curd
45 min.
8
334kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful homemade Lemon Curd that is not only a treat for the senses but also a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. This vibrant, zesty spread is perfect for brightening up your breakfast toast, enhancing your favorite desserts, or even serving as a refreshing dip for fruits. With its rich, buttery texture and the perfect balance of sweet and tart, this Lemon Curd is sure to impress your family and friends.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it caters to various dietary preferences. It is vegetarian, gluten-free, and low FODMAP, making it an excellent choice for those with specific dietary needs. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves eight, allowing you to share this delightful treat with loved ones or keep it all to yourself for those moments when you crave something sweet and tangy.

Using fresh lemons ensures that your Lemon Curd is bursting with flavor, while the combination of eggs and butter creates a luxurious, creamy consistency. Whether you choose to enjoy it straight from the jar or incorporate it into your favorite recipes, this Lemon Curd is bound to become a staple in your kitchen. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a deliciously tangy masterpiece that will elevate any dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter coarsely chopped
  •  eggs lightly beaten
  • cup juice of lemon fresh ( 6 lemons)
  • 0.3 cup lemon zest grated
  • cups sugar 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Stir together sugar, chopped butter, grated lemon rind, and juice in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and butter melts.
  2. Whisk about one-fourth of hot sugar mixture gradually into eggs; add egg mixture to remaining hot sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
  3. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 15 minutes or until the mixture thickens and coats a spoon.
  4. Remove from heat; cool. Cover and chill up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories334kcal
Protein3.51%
Fat35.9%
Carbs60.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.01
Glycemic Load
34.91
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.882608709128%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.49mg
Hesperetin
4.41mg
Naringenin
0.42mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:333.8kcal
16.69%
Fat:13.84g
21.29%
Saturated Fat:7.99g
49.96%
Carbohydrates:52.55g
17.52%
Net Carbohydrates:52.14g
18.96%
Sugar:50.88g
56.54%
Cholesterol:112.34mg
37.45%
Sodium:123.45mg
5.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.04g
6.09%
Vitamin C:15.67mg
19%
Selenium:7.25µg
10.35%
Vitamin A:476.68IU
9.53%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.17%
Phosphorus:49.76mg
4.98%
Folate:17.26µg
4.31%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.09%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.02%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.67%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.93%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.85%
Iron:0.46mg
2.56%
Calcium:22.08mg
2.21%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.16%
Potassium:70.98mg
2.03%
Fiber:0.41g
1.64%
Copper:0.03mg
1.35%
Magnesium:5.2mg
1.3%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.24%
Vitamin K:1.06µg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes