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Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd

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Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd is the perfect way to use Elderflowers. This delicious curd is great on its own or used in cakes etc!

Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd in a Kilner jar with wooden teaspoon and elderflowers.

I am thrilled to share my Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd with you!

Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd Back Story

I must have been living under a rock as I had no idea that Elderflowers were blossoming locally.

There seemed to be a mystical air about Elderflowers with people foraging for them in hidden places.

So recently after seeing various images of Elderflowers on Instagram I suddenly realised that I had been walking past them!

There was an Elder tree at the bottom of our road and in the other direction, there were more.

However, my excitement was quashed when a little research told me to avoid any flowers growing near traffic fumes!

Elderflower branches.

Ever the optimist, I was hopeful that more Elder trees would also be growing in nearby parkland.

So the plan was to go foraging on a sunny day. I’d read that you should pick Elderflowers on a warm, dry day.

However, as soon as this plan was in place it either rained or I had no one to accompany me. Then one evening when it was warm and sunny my daughter and I went for a walk.

I had begun to think that I would miss Elderflower season after finally discovering these fragrant flowers.

Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd in a Kilner jar with wooden teaspoon and elderflowers.

We made our way around the park on a beautiful evening enjoying the sight of tens of bunnies all scuttling under the hedgerows. As we walked around I also spied ample blackberry bushes in flower.

I nearly gave up on finding Elderflowers until we reached the far end of the park where we found a couple of Elder trees.

The first was only just in flower but all the flowers were well out of reach so venturing on a little further I came across an Elder tree growing in a clump of other shrubbery.

Armed with a large stick that my daughter had found I hooked some of the branches down in order to pick the Elderflowers.

I’d forgotten to bring a bag so my daughter offered up her thin raincoat and I tied the sleeves to make a makeshift bag (promising to wash it and handed over my jacket for her to wear)!

Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd in a Kilner jar with wooden teaspoon and elderflowers.

My research flagged up that Elderflowers are best picked young with some flowers not fully out. Plus you need to get rid of the green stems which are bitter in flavour.

I had no idea what I would use my Elderflowers for. As I didn’t have enough for cordial I’d thought of making jam as I’d read you swipe the flowers through at the end to give flavour.

However, I had no suitable fruit in the house the following day but I did have lemons and eggs so that’s how my Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd came to be after adapting my Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd recipe.

To make the recipe as fuss-free as possible I steeped the Elderflowers in the sugar, butter and lemon juice at the beginning and then sieved as sieving curd seemed like a sticky unnecessary step!

How Long Will Elderflower & Lemon Curd Keep?

Elderflower & Lemon Curd should be kept in the fridge where it will keep safely for at least 3 weeks. Always use a clean teaspoon to dispense.

More Elderflower Recipes

Here are some more delicious recipes that use elderflowers:

Lemon & Elderflower Curd Cupcakes Pinterest image

More Fruit Curd Recipes

Once you’ve made my Lemon & Elderflower Curd check out my other curd recipes:

Granny's Quick Lemon Curd with teaspoon & lemons in background.
Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd

I’m sure you’ll love my Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd as the delicate Elderflower flavour works so well with the lemon! They’re a match made in foodie heaven.

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Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd

Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd is simply divine, a match made in foodie heaven!
Course Snack, teatime
Cuisine British
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 2 small jars
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 2 unwaxed lemons juice and zest
  • 55 g unsalted butter cubed
  • 5 Elderflower heads
  • 2 eggs beaten

Instructions

  • Immerse the Elderflower heads in water to remove any dirt or insects and dry in a salad spinner if you have one.
  • Place the sugar, lemon juice, zest and butter into a pan.
  • Snip the flowers off the Elderflower stalks into the pan.
  • Place pan over a very low heat and stir until all the sugar has dissolved (do not simmer).
  • Remove pan from the heat and allow the Elderflowers to steep for 5 minutes.
  • Sieve the contents of the pan to remove the Elderflowers giving them a squeeze with the back of a spoon.
  • Place the mixture back in the pan and place over medium heat then whisk in the beaten egg.
  • Once curd starts to boil cook for a further minute continuing to whisk (will thicken in this time).
  • Pour into hot sterilised jars. (Makes 2 x 250 ml jars).
  • Once cool, store in the fridge where it should keep for at least 3 weeks.

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  1. Laurie Kemp

    I made this last year for my husband who loves lemon everything and it was a huge hit… I will be making it again now that it’s spring and elderflower is in bloom here in Florida. Thanks for this amazing recipe ❣️

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      • Laurie Kemp

        I am making these again tomorrow and I wanted to let you know that I also always make the lemon thumb print cookies that is in Grandmas Curd link and then click on the cookies link. The curd in these lemon thumbprint cookies is so delicious and a huge hit with everyone we share them with! Thank you again for these delicious cookies & curd recipes❣️

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  2. Diane

    Hello, I made this last year and it was delicious. I’m just about to make some this and wonderd if it could be put in plastic containers and frozen?
    Thank you.

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    • Camilla

      Hi Diane, I’ve not tried it myself but having done some research it seems you can freeze curd for up to a year and then thaw overnight in the fridge. You should then use it up within 3 weeks.

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  3. Danuta Gajewski

    Hi Camilla…I’m a big fan of your Granny’s Easy Lemon Curd and have made it dozens of times, even my cat loves it! I recently tasted elderflower curd (a commercially-prepared product, won’t mention the brand!) and wow! Sadly, there are no elderflower trees where I live (West Coast of Canada), but we do have Ikea and bless them, they sell Elderflower Cordial. I was wondering if your Lemon and Elderflower Curd could be adapted to use the cordial? Perhaps replace the juice of one of the lemons with the cordial? I’ll give it a go but I thought you might have already experimented with that option. Cheers, btw….I’ve been really enjoying making your recipes….but the lemon curd is absolutely the best, and I’ve converted a lot of friends to your recipe!

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    • Camilla

      Hi Danuta, that’s so lovely to hear, maybe keep kitty off the curd, I don’t want to be responsible for giving him/her diabetes:-) I’ve never made this with cordial but would suggest having a look at other recipes on Google that do to get a feel for how much to use. Do let me know how you get on!

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    • Sue

      Just come across this post. Did you use elderflower cordial in place of one lemons juice and did it work?

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  4. Pearly

    Thank you so much for the recipe, Camilla.

    The lemon curd are so yummy and easy to make. i’m not very good with cakes and bakes. i’ve done it twice now. however i use 100g sugar instead of 200g as I like it more tart than sweet. Only enough to fill one peanut butter size bottle which lasts about 2-3 weeks.

    i’ll like to try the lemon and elderflower curd. Can i use store bought dried Elderflower for Lemon and Elderflower curd? do i use the same quantity [5 elderflower heads ] or more ?

    Any advise is helpful.

    Thank you again.

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    • Camilla

      Hi Pearly, glad you like my Lemon Curd. I have never used dried elderflowers so not sure what difference in flavour there would be but you would use the same quantity of flower heads.

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  5. Anne Coe

    This recipe is so easy and sooo delicious.
    During our lockdown walks I became aware of the elderflowers blossoming. I love elderflower flavour, so decided that since I had time I would make something with them. I found your recipe and wow it’s so delicious.
    I have made 3 batches with elderflowers collected from our 3 ‘Covid walks’.
    I have tweaked your recipe a little. I use 8 Flower heads and zest from only one of the lemons. I wanted more elderflower than lemon flavour.
    Tip. I get the zest from the other lemon and freeze it. It comes in useful when I want to bake a cake to use some of the curd.
    Thank you Camilla.

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  6. mary

    Hi Camilla,
    Can you use dried elderflower herb if you dont have fresh elderflower for any of recipes that call for fresh elderflower? Thank you!

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  7. Shirley

    I made this with my daughter, now I am old school and always made curds the old fashioned way. I said the curd would curdle and not be tasty. I WAS WRONG. this recipe is fantastic it is so easy to make and so delicious. You have converted me thank you

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    • Camilla

      Hi I have now updated the post for you, so I’ve put about 3 weeks, I haven’t really ever left it longer as it soon goes in our house! Opened jars won’t last as long as sealed ones.

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  9. Recipes Viva

    I totally adore lemon curd and could have it consistently! It’s such an incredible plan to consolidate the tart citrus organic product with elderflower. Excellent photographs, as well

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  11. Hilary

    Made this yesterday. So easy to make and very delicious. I will certainly be making this again and passing the recipe to friends.
    Thanks

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  13. Richard Eldred Hawes

    This looks lovely, will need to wait until next year to make it when the elderflower flowers

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  15. Katie Bryson

    What a fabulous idea Camilla, i’d absolutely love to try and make this. I can just imagine how delicious this is… I do love a curd!!!! Thanks a mill for hooking up with this month’s round of Simple and in Season.

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  17. Rachel

    Elderflower has become such a popular ingredient all of a sudden. I had Lemon and Elderflower cheesecake only a few days ago and it was just delightful and so light x

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  18. Kavey

    I adore making citrus curds, love the idea of flavouring with elderflower. What a delicious curd you must have, I so want to try it!!!

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  19. Jessica

    Wow, camilla. We have lots of lemon at home and looks like I know now what it should be done with them. Hope it will turn as good as yours. 🙂

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  20. Maya Russell

    I like lemon curd but don’t ever buy it, don’t know why! The elderflower ingredient gives this a tasty twist.

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  25. Jessica McDonnell

    This sounds heavenly. I love Elderflower and Lemon and I bet this is lovely and refreshing in the sunshine.

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  29. Choclette

    Ooh what a splendid idea Camilla, I bet your curd is delicious. I still haven’t managed to get any elderflowers this year. Whenever I’ve come across some good ones, it’s just been raining!

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  30. Lucy Parissi

    I recently discovered that i am literally surrounded by elderflowers in bloom – the benefits of constantly taking the dog out on walks. I love the lovely subtle flavour and really sounds fantastic in lemon curd. Definitely one for filling cakes with.

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  31. Anne

    I adore lemon curd but have never made it – and I’ve never picked elderflowers either! I was given a foraging book a while back and really should get round to opening it!

    I do love how quick and easy your recipe sounds, definitely something I will consider making! Gorgeous piccies too!

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    • Camilla

      Thanks Anne, yes it was my first time picking Elderflowers too, can’t believe I’ve not thought to look for them before! Next on my hit list is wild garlic which I have never seen!

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  33. Mel

    I absolutely love lemon curd and could have it every day! It’s such a great idea to combine the tart citrus fruit with elderflower. Beautiful photos, too

    Reply

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