EASY LEMON AND PASSION FRUIT CURD

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A beautiful alternative to regular Lemon Curd, this curd is both tangy and sweet. Delicious with your morning toasted breads etc or can even be used for pie fillings and tarts etc. One of the easiest recipes going so enjoy!

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Tropical Fruits

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 small jars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lemons, juice of
2 1/2 lemons, zest of, finely grated
50 g butter (the creamier the better)
225 g caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla sugar
3 large free-range eggs, lightly whisked
3 small passion fruit

Steps:

  • Put the lemon zest, juice, butter and sugar in a pan and heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves. take off the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Stir in the eggs then heat gently, stirring CONTINUOSLY until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. Do not allow the mixture to overheat as it will split and curdle. Remove from the heat.
  • Cut the passion fruit in half, scoop out the pulp and stir into the lemon curd.
  • Spoon the curd into 3 or 4 small sterilised jars, allow to cool before sealing. Store in the fridge and use within 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 221.6, Sodium 195.4, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 77.9, Protein 6.9

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