Lemon curd for you to eat freshly made for a teatime treat (Lemon Curd)

Member Name: quissue

Product:	Lemon Curd
Date:	23/05/08 (38 review reads)
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Advantages: Fresh citrus flavour in a homemade lemoncurd very healthy

Disadvantages: none

I have to say I prefer Homemade Lemon curd to that of any shop variety there is so if I can I spend the time making my version of it. Strongly tangy and a little sharp.
I cannot abide the sickly sweet versions like Gales Lemon curd it is too sweet and sticky. Lemon Curd a good variety of which should taste of just that! lemons!
This is a very good source of Vitamins for vegetarians and meat eaters alike as there are no meat derivatives in it and should not be a problem to them.
Providing of course you like lemons.

Makes three 1 lb (350 ml capacity) jars

Ingredients
grated zest and juice 4 large juicy lemons


4 large eggs


12 oz (350 g) golden caster sugar


8 oz (225 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small lumps


1 level dessertspoon cornflour


You will also need three 1 lb (350 ml capacity) jars, sterilised.


Begin by lightly whisking the eggs in a medium-sized saucepan, then add the rest of the ingredients and place the saucepan over a medium heat. Now whisk continuously using a balloon whisk until the mixture thickens - about 7-8 minutes. Next, lower the heat to its minimum setting and let the curd gently simmer for a further minute, continuing to whisk. After that, remove it from the heat.

Now pour the lemon curd into the hot, sterilised jars, filling them as full as possible, cover straightaway with waxed discs, seal while it is still hot and label when it is cold. It will keep for several weeks, but it must be stored in a cool place.

This recipe is taken from Delia Smith's Complete Cookery Course and Delia Smith's Complete Illustrated Cookery Course.

I told you before she had some good recipes this is one of my favorites.
I hope you enjoy it.

Enjoyed on bread or toast, or in pies and tarts, makes gorgeous citron tarte,
Got to go and make some more Just thought I would share this with you all.

Summary: healthy good lemon curd made in a matter or minutes