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Meyer Lemon Curd

lemon curd on bread on white plate with lemons on background

 

I have never tried Meyer Lemons before.  I am not sure I had even heard of them before I started blogging.  I finally gave in, and picked up a bag last week at the store.  Unsure as to what I should do with them, I went to my dear friend Google.  Finally I decided on a Meyer Lemon Curd.  I was going to do a bread or muffins, but decided to go out on a limb, and try something very different for me.  I use regular lemon curd as part of a marinade for an Indian dish that I make, but that is it.  Aside from that I have never tried any kind of a curd in my life!

lemon curd on spoon on white plate with lemons on background

This came together very easy.  I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into, but it was easy.  You just have to have patience, because it does involve a double boiler.  I was pleasantly surprised with the taste as well.  It was definitely lemon, but not as tart as I thought it would be.  From what I can tell you could use regular lemons if you can’t find Meyer Lemons (I have no idea how long the season is), just add about 1 Tbls extra sugar to sweeten it up a little.  I have used this in a couple things since, and it is delicious.  I can’t believe I have gone this long without ever trying it!

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Meyer Lemon Curdlemon curd on spoon on white plate with lemons on background
From Confections of a Food Bride via Tracey’s Culinary Adventures

1/2 cup Meyer Lemon Juice
1 Tbls Lemon Zest
2 Eggs
1/3 cup Sugar
1 stick butter, cut into 4 pieces

Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and eggs in a bowl.  Set bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Add butter and stir constantly, until thick and smooth (about 15 minutes).  A thermometer will read between 160-170F.  Strain the lemon curd through a fine strainer into another bowl. You can serve it warm, or cover and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups

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mona

Monday 12th of March 2012

you have a pretty blog..and this is a recipe I will try since I have 3 bags of Meyer Lemons in my refrigerator right now...... Mona

Lemons and Anchovies

Saturday 3rd of March 2012

I can't think of a better way to highlight the qualities of a meyer lemon than with this gorgeous curd. Yours looks perfect. :)

Karen (Back Road Journal)

Wednesday 29th of February 2012

I'm hoping that our market gets Meyer lemons. Your jar of lemon curd is beautiful.

Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.

Tuesday 28th of February 2012

I've never made curd either, but this looks fantastic! I love meyer lemons!

Kiri W.

Tuesday 28th of February 2012

Wow, this looks so delicious! I love the color, too. Mmm, now I crave lemon curd!

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