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!
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!
Meyer Lemon Curd
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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Wow Erin! What a great recipe..and photos are stunning! Pin it!!:)
I have never made any kind of curd but I have to try it, and meyer lemons sound like a great place to start. This is stunning!
I’ve never made any time of curd before, but really should. Finding out about new ingredients is one of the great benefits of being a food blogger. Your curd looks great!
i’m a big fan of lemon meringue pie, esp the lemon part! lemon curd as a marinade for an indian dish sounds incredible. what a great recipe erin!
I love lemon curd – it’s so versatile! Yours looks wonderful. I could definitely imagine this slathered on toast or piped into the center of a cupcake! I have a great lemon curd-stuffed cupcake recipe if you’re in need!
Ohh great recipe
But i don’t know if I can find any meyer lemons here in HK or in Melbourne but I’m gonna hunt them down hehe and once I get them I’m gonna HAVE to try this recipe! I can just imagine filling a pie tart with this lemon curd! YUMMY!
Great first creation. I love the little jar your using. My favorite use for lemon curd is to top some vanilla ice cream. Best. Treat. Ever.
Curd looks delicious and fits perfectly on a slice – definitely a delicious success
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I love lemon curd so I know I’ll love this meyer lemon version. Costco was selling a box of meyer lemons the other day. I hope they still carry it. I love the flavors of meyer lemon. The curd is so dangerous. I can kill a lot of it so easily on my scones and bread and everything… yum!
Oh yum! I would love to make this. It seems lately I have been on quite a lemon kick!
No way … I never ever thought making lemon curd was so simple!! I’m SO happy you posted this recipe, I have to give this a try.
I love love love meyer lemons. This is one of those recipes that is a must have. Very cool!
I totally agree with you, I have tried out more and more new ingredients after seeing my fellow foodie friends do recipes with them. I am happy you gave the meyer lemons a shot and you discovered such a successful and yummy recipe. I have never tried them either or made lemon curd. I think it’s about time I had my own go at it.
This is SUCH a treat! so delicious and absolutely beautiful!!
Mary x
It must be a curd day today lol. I made a Meyer lemon curd today also. I used one regular lemon in it as well to give it a bit more tang. Aren’t Meyer Lemons awesome!? I love the almost floral scent they have.
Aren’t Meyer lemons amazing?!!??!! The curd is beautiful, by the way. I want to eat that spoonful…and jar LOL.
Isn’t it amazing the things this little blog-world has taught us? Beautiful!
I have never made lemon curd before either or any curd but it looks quite tasty. Do you think it would work with an egg replacement instead of the eggs? It looks beautiful.
It might work. I think the egg is what helps it thicken quite a bit. I don’t often use egg replacements, so I don’t know if hey behave the same way. Let me know if you try it!
this looks so good, I love the fresh flavor of lemons!
Blogging has led me to so many new, fancier ingredients. I love it! (But sometimes not the grocery bill!) I’ve never made a lemon curd before, but it looks perfect for Spring. Bookmarked
I will have to agree. Lemons are my favorite. And curd can be used in so many things! Pics are great!
Congratulations – this looks fantastic!
I bet this was sooo good! Lemon curd has been on my list of things to make for a long time since my husband loves lemon-type desserts and pastries. Great recipe, thanks for sharing. I’m pinning this!
I don’t have access to meyer lemons but I make lime curd all the time and there’s always a bottle in my fridge! Isn’t it awesome? Your recipe sounds brilliant and I LOVE the pictures! Great post, Erin!
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I only tried meyer lemons for the first time last year. I made curd too! Yours is lovely.
Wow, this looks so delicious! I love the color, too. Mmm, now I crave lemon curd!
I’ve never made curd either, but this looks fantastic! I love meyer lemons!
I’m hoping that our market gets Meyer lemons. Your jar of lemon curd is beautiful.
I can’t think of a better way to highlight the qualities of a meyer lemon than with this gorgeous curd. Yours looks perfect.
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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