Lesley Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'm amazed at your self restraint Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Thanks Lesley. V. Useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 How big a jar did this make..a normal 1lb jar or the smaller half jars? Great idea. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Yum I love lemon curd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Thanks - will give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Ooh, I'm off to the market tomorrow, might just buy some lemons Thanks for posting the recipe, Lesley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Sorry! - it makes an 8oz jar - I'll edit the recipe. edit - erm.....it does already say 1 x 8oz jar Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchanted Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Just made it, very nice I am now going to wash up, thanks, I sure I will be making more!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Lesley's recipe makes exactly the right amount of lemon curd to slather between 2 pieces of 7" sponge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Naughty naughty! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
