Lemon Curd Recipe
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Lemon Curd

By: Margaret Balakowski 
"Besides canning and freezing our homegrown vegetables, I enjoy cooking and baking. I especially look forward to baking special treats for our granddaughter."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (206)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 13 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Directions

  1. In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon peel. Cook over simmering water for 15 minutes or until thickened.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by Mollycurls77   view full review
Deliciously lemony! I cooked mine in the microwave stirring at one minute intervals until the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by 3gr8kidscookin Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was the best lemon curd I have tasted. I actually doubled the recipe and made it into a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by megan denison   view full review
Excellent lemon curd! Very easy to make. I've enjoyed it on blueberry scones, in a tart...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by Joan   view full review
I haven't tried this recipe yet, but I was wondering if you could preserve it by canning the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2008 by Christine   view full review
Very fast and easy. I have mde this several times and used both fresh lemon juice and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Nice recipe. I liked the ease of preparation, the consistency, and the perfect balance...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by lovebeingamom   view full review
Great googale! This was more than wonderful! I made it for our Women's Tea at church and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by Anne of Avonlea   view full review
Mmm wonderful recipe... this lemon curd is not too sweet and has the perfect hit of tangy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by ann   view full review
This is an absolutely FABULOUS recipe! I made several different flavors while experimenting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by Lauren   view full review
This is an amazing recipe! So fast and easy - delicious and rich! Sometimes, I just eat it...

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