pbfhpunk Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Ok, I know from reading other threads that this is a very popular thing to make with surplus eggs, but wondered how easy is it to make? I'm pretty much a total novice in the kitchen, especially with regards to sweet things. On the BBC food site it says this Ingredients 4 lemons, rind and juice 4 eggs 110g/4oz butter 450g/1lb sugar Method 1. Grate rind of lemons and squeeze out juice. Put sugar, rind and juice, butter and beaten eggs into a large basin on top of a pan of simmering water. Stir with a wooden spoon until thick and curd coats the back of the spoon. Pour into warm sterile jars, cover, seal and label. Refrigerate. Surely that can't be it?????!!!!! Thanks Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Yes!! It really is that easy and it's totally delicious and better than anything from the shops! There's a thread here all about homemade lemon curd too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thanks Kate, I'm just reading through that thread, but you all seem so cook savvy on there, so wondered for a total novice, thought it would be like making jam so am wary that it seems a lot easier - although to be honest I don't have much clue about how to make jam except it takes along time and you need a thermometer! Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Lemon curd's much easier than jam and is a great way to start with preserving. Give it a go! It really is easy and well worth a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Cool, def will do, need to build up a surplus of eggs, after scrambled egg disaster using 8 eggs!!! Did it to use them up unfortunately went wrong so binned it!! Thanks again Kate Helen PS just looked and jam isn't as hard to make as I tohught but will def start with lemon curd - and I've borrowed my mum's breadmaker and it has a jam setting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 You don't need a thermometer to make jam - and the ones which set easily are easy to make. I use Jam Sugar to make any of the slightly more 'difficult' ones. Kate's Lemon Curd recipe is by far the easiest I've ever made - none of the standing over a double sauceapn or bowl over hot water....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisaroo2 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hi Helen I'm a complete dude when it comes to cooking but have found jam making easy. I made loads of blackberry jam last year, then put it in jars, made my own labels, added gingham and ribbon for that country look to the lid. It made fantastic pressies, especially to my close friends as they know I'm not brill at cooking. I'm intending to make strawberry jam this year if I can find somewhere nearby that has a 'pick your own'. Have fun. Think I'll try the lemon curd too. Any ideas what to serve it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Have fun. Think I'll try the lemon curd too. Any ideas what to serve it with? ....a spoon? - my preferred method The best thing to make if you use the recipe from the forum is the Lemon Curd Roulade - it uses the 4 leftover egg whites....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 ....and the recipe for the Lemon Meringue Roulade is here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 How much does the lemon curd recipe make? Thanks Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 How much does the lemon curd recipe make? Thanks Helen 4 8oz jars worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
