Following on from the easy focaccia bread that I made last week, I have come up with something sweet for you to try today. This lemon curd is easy and can be used in lots of other recipes or just on its own spread on hot toast and butter.
So without further ado, here’s the 5 ingredients you will need:
200g caster sugar
The juice and grated zest of 4 lemons (wax free if possible)
1tbsp cornflower
130g butter
3 large eggs and the yolk of 1 more
In a medium sized saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest and melt them all together over a low heat. Stir as it melts.
When it’s all melted, stir in the cornflower. Beat the eggs together in a cup and take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the eggs. Then change to a hand whisk and gently whisk for about 10 minutes and you will feel it start to thicken up. When you feel this happen, keep whisking gently for another 5 minutes.
Take off the heat and let it cool a little (about 5 mins) then pour into a jam jars or other containers depending on how quickly you plan on using it.
It makes about enough for 3 good sized jam jars. That’s it, easy lemon curd!
Do you think you might give it a go or have you any tips to make it even better?
OMG! I love Lemon Curd. I made it once and they tasted delicious! Then I lost the recipes! lol! Thank you for this. I will totally pin! 🙂
Thank you for linking up with us on #FabFridayPost x
Thank you! It is a fab one, hope you enjoy as much as we do:) Mainy x
I love lemon curd, and this really does sound so easy. I love lemon tarts and pies too so I should really give this a try! Sarah #FabFridayPost
Oh I have to make this with my 9 year old she is obsessed with anything lemon!!! #mg
A very simple well illustrated recipe for Fresh home made lemon curd..great for cakes. Tanks for sharing at the pit Stop!
This looks delicious and straight forward to make. I will need to try it out #FabFridayPost
This is so dangerous. I LOVE lemon curd. Thanks for sharing your recipe at the #happynowlinkup!
I haven’t eaten lemon curd since I was girl! This recipe looks easier enough that even I might be able to manage it 🙂 #eatsleepblogrt
Great, it’s well worth trying;) enjoy x
I’ve never though to make lemon curd, I used to loved it as a child, may have to give this recipe a go sometime 🙂 x KCACOLS
I never had lemon curd before. Considering that it looks delicious and it is not difficult to make, I might give it a try! #KCACOLS
Yummy! I love lemon curd! My favourite is to make a batch. Mix half with marscepone and then swirl a spoonfull of the two halves together so that you get a marble of creamy and tangy, and then break up some meringues to crumble with it in a glass. It’s a little bit of lemon heaven! I’ll definitely try your lemon curd recipe – looks really straight forward which is great for me haha x #mg
Oh wow I love your recipe!! Thank you:) Mainy x
I adore Lemon Curd and I never knew it was so simple to make, so it’s really something for me to try this week. Thanks so much for linking up #pinningforfuturereference
I LOVE lemon curd. Spread thick on digestive biscuits ? #eatsleepblogrt
Oh yum!
I love homemade lemon curd, it’s 10 times better than anything you can buy! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us! #KCACOLS
this looks fantastic, will definitely be having a go. Lemon Curd on toast is one of my favourite easy treats. #EatSleepBlogRT
I ADORE lemon curd but would never have thought to try making it myself. I’m definitely going to give this a go and have pinned it so I don’t lose the recipe X #Mg
Fab:) thanks and enjoy x
Oooo yummy! I made lime curd the other day, I’ve not actually made lemon curd yet.
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I love a lemon curd, although in our family we always called it Lemon cheese! My nan used to make it and it was delicious on my Grandpa’s scones #KCACOLS
That’s a lovely memory you’ve shared, thank you x
I absolutely LOVE lemon curd so would def be up for trying this. it actually sounds easy too! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday!
I LOVE lemon curd but always assumed it would be trickier than this. You can’t beat a recipe with only a few ingredients. I’m definitely trying this soon.
Brilliant hope you enjoy it:) x
Hello fellow Dorset blogger! 🙂
Oh man, I LOVE lemon curd. I am trying to lose weight, so it’s dangerous for me to see recipes like this. Could be a good pressie for people though – how long does it keep for?
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Hey there!:) I’m sure this is perfect for a diet, I mean it’s got lemons in it!;) I’ve looked up a lot around the shelf life and it all comes in at 1-2 weeks in the fridge. It’s so quick to make that it wouldn’t be too hard to make some and take round at Christmas as gifts…this is what I’m hoping to do. I also did some pickled chillies today which were amazing and will keep for ever. Blog post to come lol xx
I did not know it was so easy to make lemon curd. I love lemon curd 🙂 How long will it keep for in the fridge if properly sealed?! Definitely going to try this so thanks for sharing #KCACOLS
In my house it would only last about a week!:) tbh I wouldn’t like to say how long as it has the eggs in it. It doesn’t have any extra preservatives so I would personally treat it like my other products and keep 1-2 weeks. Mind you, my OH swears by the ‘smell it’ guide!;)
I used to.love lemon curd sandwiches but haven’t had it for years – you’ve reminded me! #KCACOLS
My mum loves Lemon Curd! This could be a good idea for a little stocking filler for xmas. ☺️ #KCACOLS
Thank you, you’re right about christmas, home made gifts are fab:)
Hmm, I’ve never heard of lemon curd before, but it sounds sooo yummy!!! Lemon is definitely one of my favorite flavors, so I’m super excited by this recipe. I wonder if this would go well in a pie or something!! Thanks so much for sharing <3 #KCACOLS
oh yes it goes great into lemon meringue pie! 🙂 thanks for your comments and your continued visits to my blog:) mainy x
Oh my this looks delicious! Lemon is my favorite flavor because chocolate doesn’t count, right? Thanks for sharing 🙂 #KCACOLS
Thats right, chocolate is a necessary food group:)