Lemon Curd (Stove Top or Microwave Method) Lime or Orange Curd Recipe

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Lemon Curd (Stove Top or Microwave Method) Lime or Orange Curd
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
93
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Stove top Method:.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar.
  3. Bring just to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Add butter and stir until it has melted and combined.
  5. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  6. Beat eggs into cooled lemon mixture until well blended.
  7. Return to heat and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Cover and refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  10. Microwave Method:.
  11. Place butter in a large glass measure or bowl. Microwave on high for 10 seconds or until the butter is soft, but not melted.
  12. Whisk in the sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice. Add the whole eggs and yolks and blend well.
  13. Cover with parchment paper and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring well after each minute or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.( May need more time for all microwave ovens are different so be sure it coats the spoon as for a custard!).
  14. Cover and refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  15. Pour into a sterilized glass jar(s) (jam jars are perfect) and leave to cool.
  16. Store in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 92.83 Kcal (389 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.7g 9%
Cholesterol 53.13mg 18%
Sodium 16.49mg 1%
Potassium 23.01mg 0%
Total Carbs 9.54g 3%
Sugars 9g 36%
Protein 1.49g 3%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 273.03 Kcal (1143 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.77g 9%
Cholesterol 156.27mg 18%
Sodium 48.49mg 1%
Potassium 67.67mg 0%
Total Carbs 28.05g 3%
Sugars 26.48g 36%
Protein 4.37g 3%
Vitamin C 7mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 23.5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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