EASY LEMON CURD

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This is delicious as a spread for toast or scones, to sandwich together a sponge cake or as the filling for powder puffs. It keeps for weeks if well sealed and refrigerated after opening.

Provided by PumpkinDK

Categories     Tarts

Time 20m

Yield 1 jar, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 egg yolks
2/3 cup caster sugar
60 g unsalted butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
100 ml lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornflour

Steps:

  • Method.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar until well combined but not frothy.
  • Tip into a heavy-based non-reactive saucepan and add butter,cornflour, zest and juice.
  • Stirring constantly, bring to simmering point over a medium-high heat (about five minutes).
  • As soon as bubbles appear, remove from heat, still stirring. Allow to cool.
  • Transfer to sterilised jars and seal.
  • Makes 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 147.4, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 22.8, Protein 1.8

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