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[Lesley]

I needed just one jar for some lemon cupcakes on Sunday and I knew if I made a whole batch then I would eat the rest.

The Delia recipe works quite well for one 8oz jar and it only took about 10 minutes. Also great to make as a quick present.

 

Lemon Curd

1 egg - lightly whisked, pout through a seive into a small pan

then add....

1 large lemon, zest and juice

3 oz sugar

2 oz butter

2 tsp cornflour - slightly more than level.

 

Put pan over a medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens - takes about 7-8 minutes - then lower the heat to its lowest setting and cook for 1 more minute, still whisking.

 

Pour the curd into a hot sterilised jar and seal.

 

Will keep for several weeks in a cool place.

[The Dogmother]

I'm amazed at your self restraint Lesley

[Egluntyne]

Thanks Lesley. V. Useful.

[chuckmum6]

Oooooooh I will have a go at this this weekend, I love proper lemon curd, my Gran used to make the best lemon curd ever, so I will see how it goes.

[craftyhunnypie]

How big a jar did this make..a normal 1lb jar or the smaller half jars?

Great idea.

Emma.x

[chickencam]

Yum I love lemon curd

[poachedegg]

Thanks - will give it a go.

[Charlottechicken]

Ooh, I'm off to the market tomorrow, might just buy some lemons

 

Thanks for posting the recipe, Lesley!

[Lesley]

Sorry! - it makes an 8oz jar - I'll edit the recipe.

 

edit - erm.....it does already say 1 x 8oz jar Emma

[Henchanted]

I love this stuff, and treat myself (and the family- if they can get it off me) to the Duchy brand sold in Waitrose occasionally.

Now I am very tempted to try your recipe.

Thank you Leslie

[Olly]

Great - I love home-made lemon curd but wouldn't get through more than a jar at a time.

 

My mum used to make small amounts of chutney and jam in the microwave, as I recall - as she got older she found it too difficult to lift a large preserving pan, and she didn't need large amounts.

[The Dogmother]

I use this recipe a lot and the full amounts make 4 x 8oz jars. It's lovely but you do need to keep it in the fridge.

[craftyhunnypie]

What a der I am!

This is fab as a last minute pressie. Nice to take someone's house instead of wine, chocolates or flowers!

Emma.x

[Charlottechicken]

Ooh, good idea about the last minute pressie!

 

I got lemons this morning, 7 ( 1.2kg) for a pound, might have to try this now. I did get most of the lemons for elderflower drinks though

[chuckmum6]

Just made it, very nice I am now going to wash up, thanks, I sure I will be making more!!!!!

[Christian]

Oooh, have 3 limes in the fridge. Might make some tomorrow. J always eats the lemon curd when I make it! I never get to see any!

[Egluntyne]

Lesley's recipe makes exactly the right amount of lemon curd to slather between 2 pieces of 7" sponge.

[craftyhunnypie]

Naughty naughty!

Emma.x

[mostin]

This sounds delish, been looking for a way to use up my glut of eggs , and I have some lemons and limes in the fridge.........yum yum