Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 759

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor complexity.

Zest lemons to collect the fragrant outer peel.

Juice the lemons until you have a sufficient amount of liquid.

Whisk eggs and sugar together in a heatproof bowl until well combined.

Add lemon juice, zest, and salt to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.

Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, creating a double boiler.

Stir the mixture continuously until it thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in butter until fully melted and incorporated.

Strain the curd through a fine sieve to remove any lumps or zest.

Transfer the lemon curd to a sterilized jar and let it cool.

Seal the jar and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours before use.

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