How to Make Perfect Lemon Curd in EASY Steps! 🍋

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.

Combine whole eggs and egg yolks in the pot.

Whisk the eggs really well to ensure even mixing with sugar.

Add lemon zest for flavor.

Add lemon juice, noting that fresh lemon juice makes it tangier than bottled juice.

Start heating the mixture on low heat, mixing fast and evenly to prevent the eggs from cooking.

Scrape the edges of the pan to prevent burning.

Whisk continuously, turning and moving the pot to mix evenly.

Continue heating until the mixture thickens and the forms disappear.

Once it starts boiling all over the surface, add cold butter.

Use double the amount of butter for a thicker curd.

Ensure the butter is fully melted into the mixture.

Strain the curd through a fine sieve to remove any pieces of cooked eggs.

Wrap the surface tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge completely.

Pour the hot curd into sterilized jars, close the lid tightly, and store upside down to kill bacteria.

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