becks Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 posted the recipe I made it last week and it was amazingly delicious! Mother in law was most impressed! Also used it to sandwich together a sponge cake. OH got a severe telling off though as he spilt my egg whites so no meringue for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Ooooh, I think that was me! Delicious, isn't it. Nothing like homemade lemon curd - glad you liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 I thought it wasn't going to work at first as it took ages to thicken but once it came together it was fab! My next foray is hopefully going to be a quiche! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I like the "bung it all in the pan and stir, stir, stir" method much better than using a double boiler to make lemon curd. It's never failed me yet! You'll have to try the different variations now! Strawberry curd, gooseberry curd, lime curd, orange curd...... ...got to go now, I've dribbled into the keyboard again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 oh stop Kate i'm dribbling too - haven't had lunch yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Help Kate, I can't find that recipe now.... and I want to make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Here you are Clare ! It's Nigella's recipe and it works a treat every time. 4 lemons 4 eggs 4 egg yolks 200g butter 300g caster sugar 1. Zest and juice the lemons. 2 Beat eggs, yolks and sugar together in a saucepan until sugar has dissolved (note this recipe doesn't use a double boiler and it works fine). 3. Add butter, lemon juice and zest and heat gently until thickened, stirring all the time - if the mixture curdles, plunge the pan immediately into a sink full of icy cold water and beat like mad. It should come back without any problems. 4. Place the curd into sterilized jars, seal and leave to cool. Keep refrigerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Ta muchly for that SuperBird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I LOVE lemon curd Have never made my own, so might give it a try sometime when I am in domestic goddess mode (yeah, right, like that's ever going to happen.......) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 When I make it, I'll PM your for your address and send you some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I have just added Lemons to my shopping list I was wondering what o do with the glut of eggs I have As I have been unwell nearlly all week I have eaten little of anything so I hae about 20 or them kicking around the kitchen Lets hope for a wet weeekend so i have no excuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Aren't eggs supposed to be good for 'binding you up' when you've got a dodgy tum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Well I have just made it its yummy. I feel a bit sick though as I finished off what I could not fit into the jars Perhaps I will wait till tomorrow to have some on toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Hold on, I'll be straight over....! I'll get round to making some soon, but I will probably give some away as we won't get through all of it! I am sure that there wil be plenty of takers! Rosie is sad that you're not coming on 12th, I think she took a shine to Ben! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 When I make it, I'll PM your for your address and send you some I'll hold you to that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Technical hitch - no jam jars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 i'll pop some in the post for you. they're not jam jars though just out of the recycling bin more like ...., wine bottles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clare* Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I halved the recipe Clare, it made one normal size jar and one very small one. I've given the little one to my mum, Ben came in from school and turned his nose up at it So I guess the rest is for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 That's good to have an idea of the quantities involved Clare*, now I don't need to have so many jam jars - will ask around at work for the chaps to bring some in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Well I made it on Sunday and it is scrummy I even have a little jar in the fridge at work so i can get a fix during the week mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I'm another with a glut of eggs, so lemons are going on my shopping list, I might be able to knock up a batch tomorrow evening, yummy, can't wait. I used to love lemon curd as a child, haven't had it for years, now reading this thread I'm positively itching to get out and make some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
