Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd
Today I updated the photographs in this old post as my Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd really did deserve better. I also attempted to make a video which was far more difficult than I envisaged and I can’t say it’s any good but I though if I publish it, then like my first ever blog post, I’ll be able to look back in the future to see my progress. If you watch it don’t adjust your set, it is very bouncy but nothing spending a small fortune of some decent equipment and editing software won’t fix! I hope you can laugh with me – my daughter says it looks like a bad school project and she’s not wrong:-)
I don’t know why I’d never made Lemon Curd before as my grandmother used to make it quite often and there was often a pot of shop bought lemon curd at home as my father was quite partial to it. The stuff you buy in a supermarket though has no real bearing on homemade and it is wonderful in cakes or just spread on bread etc. I’d had a recipe card for Lemon Curd sitting in my index box for over 20 years. The recipe was in my sister’s handwriting but with the addition of 2 words “plus zest” in my grandmother’s handwriting so I knew it was her recipe. The instructions were a little scant so I set about putting some flesh on the bones of the recipe. I was a little unsure of granny’s method of putting everything in a pan and not using a bowl over simmering water but I needn’t have worried, the recipe worked perfectly and was so quick and so delicious.
My Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd is not stiff and waxy like its manufactured cousin but has a lovely softness to it, a consistency which I far prefer. The intense lemon flavour is such a joy too, it positively dances on your tongue as you eat it. I am now kicking myself that I didn’t make this recipe sooner as I really feel I’ve been missing out over the years. But now I’ve found it, it will be made again and again. We enjoyed Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd on some homemade Lemon & Raisin Scotch Pancakes to begin with which was a match made in heaven!
Do you have a recipe that you’ve put off making for far too long? Do tell me in the comments below – I have a long list of them which I’m slowly working through! Oh and here’s that video I mentioned (I may have a few more grey hairs now)! If you do watch please subscribe as I started a brand new YouTube channel and currently have zero subscribers! You’ll never see if I improve if you don’t!
- 200g Caster Sugar
- 2 Unwaxed lemons, finely zested and juiced
- 55g Unsalted butter, cut into large cubes
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Put the sugar, lemon juice, zest and butter in a pan and melt on a low heat.
- Whisk in the beaten egg (on a medium heat) and keep whisking until boiling.
- Whisk for another minute (the mixture will thicken).
- Pour immediately into warm sterilized jars.
- Makes 2 x 150 ml jars or 1 x 240ml jar + a little for tasting!
- Will keep in the fridge for a few weeks.
For more curd recipes you might like to check out the following:
Easy Blackberry Curd – Fab Food 4 All
Easy Lemon & Elderflower Curd – Fab Food 4 All
Rhubarb Curd – Foodie Quine
Easy Blackcurrant Curd – BakingQueen74
Spiced Mango Curd – Family Friends Food
Kiwi Curd – Greedy Gourmet
Froothie Passion Fruit & Lime Curd – The Crafty Larder
Froothie Lime Curd – Tinned Tomatoes
Orange Curd (in cupcake recipe) – Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary
Lime & Ginger Curd – Tin & Thyme
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Stephanie Lewis
22/07/2017 at 4:31 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Only ever made lemon curd over a Bain Marie and was always a faff. This was so quick and easy and tastes lovely and zing. I used a bit more lemon juice and still worked great (even zingier). Thanks for sharing this!!
Camilla
22/07/2017 at 8:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great Stephanie, so glad you like it, thank you for letting me know, much appreciated:-)
Tracy
06/07/2017 at 2:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Hi loved your video and can’t wait to make it. I hope this is not a silly question but can you made orange curd?
Thanks x
Camilla
06/07/2017 at 11:21 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Hi Tracey,thank you yes you can make all sorts of curds, I have a Blackberry one too. I haven’t made orange curd but if I did I think I might put a little lemon juice in the mix to add some zing which is what I did with the blackberry one.
Kate | Veggie Desserts
12/05/2017 at 12:07 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooooh this homemade lemon curd looks delicious. So creamy and zingy I imagine. Yum!
Camilla
12/05/2017 at 2:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Kate, it’s so zingy as you say:-)
Julie wright
12/05/2017 at 9:27 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
The video wasnt bad at all!
Ive tried making lemon curd and the egg always seperated 🙁
Might try your recipe thanks, looks super easy 🙂
Camilla
12/05/2017 at 2:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aaw thanks Julie, I’m just used to seeing superb quality video so know what it should look like, but hopefully I learned heaps from making this one:-) Yes do try this recipe, never failed on me!
Margaret gallagher
11/05/2017 at 6:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’ve never attempted to make lemon curd
So simple and refreshing especially as it keeps for a few weeks
Camilla
12/05/2017 at 12:16 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It’s so easy, you must take the plunge:-)
Nadia
11/05/2017 at 6:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’ve never made lemon curd but i’m obsessed with the stuff! I really need to try making my own. Such a yummy addition to desserts 😀
Camilla
12/05/2017 at 12:17 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes you must try making your own Nadia, so good:-)
Choclette
11/05/2017 at 2:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love homemade lemon curd and can’t abide the commercial stuff – it bears no resemblance. Fab photo, it’s hard to believe that’s a first attempt. Well done.
Camilla
11/05/2017 at 3:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Choclette! Yes I know, the commercial stuff just has no zing at all.
Claire @foodiequine
11/05/2017 at 2:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love lemon curd but have only ever made it microwave or over a bain marie, good to know it works in a pan.
Camilla
11/05/2017 at 3:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Claire:-)
Helen @ family-friends-food.com
11/05/2017 at 1:16 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks great – I love that it makes just one jar, a perfect amount and would be lovely to give as a gift.
Camilla
11/05/2017 at 3:26 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Helen! Yes, it doesn’t keep forever so this makes just the right amount:-)
Amy Fidler
11/05/2017 at 8:04 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love Lemon Curd x
Camilla
11/05/2017 at 3:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Me too:-)
Melissa @ Insider The Kitchen
11/05/2017 at 4:59 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This is a smashing recipe which is very adaptable. I doubled the quantity and added the zest of the lemons as well. It tastes wonderful. Thank you Camilla!
Camilla
11/05/2017 at 3:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Melissa, glad you like it:-)
Jacqueline Meldrum
10/05/2017 at 11:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love lemon curd. I recently filled a deep no-bake cheesecake with nearly a whole jar of lemon curd and fresh raspberries. It was heavenly. Liked you wee video! Thanks for linking to me xx
Camilla
11/05/2017 at 12:19 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Jacs, yes lemon curd has so many great uses and perfect in a cheesecake.
Richard Eldred Hawes
10/05/2017 at 10:30 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
So easy to make I must give it a try
Camilla
10/05/2017 at 11:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes, quicker than popping to the shops and much better than shop bought:-)
Margaret gallagher
14/04/2017 at 11:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Always looking for tasty lemon treats
This sounds delicious I’ll definately be adding lots of zest
Camilla
15/04/2017 at 10:58 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Margaret, it’s a real winner of a curd:-)
Christine
07/01/2017 at 8:11 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
We have surplus lemons most of the year I have a fail safe 3min recipe cooked in the microwave.
Camilla
07/01/2017 at 1:36 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This is fail safe too, even got my macaron tutor to make it in a class once when she was fussing over not having a double boiler:-)
coppelia100
01/08/2016 at 10:33 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you so much for this recipe! Lemon Curd always reminds me of my childhood and my gran, who always use to make fresh lemon curd. I would love eating it on toast and in sandwiches. I wil definitely be making this over the summer!
Camilla
01/08/2016 at 4:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Excellent Coppelia, so glad to bring back happy memories for you:-)
Fiona jk42
31/07/2016 at 9:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I am definitely going to try this recipe as I love lemon curd, but have never tried homemade because I always thought it was too much of a faff.
Camilla
31/07/2016 at 11:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great Fiona, do let me know what you think:-)
Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla
18/10/2015 at 11:37 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lovely, thank you for entering to our Inheritance Recipes link up.
Camilla
18/10/2015 at 11:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
A pleasure Margot, got there in the end;-)
Maya Russell
23/09/2015 at 11:15 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lemon curd is something I remember from my childhood and would love to try and make it one day. Super recipe.
Camilla
23/09/2015 at 11:24 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It’s so quick and easy to make Maya:-)
Laura
06/08/2015 at 10:57 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love lemon curd and this looks easy peasy. I’ll have to give it a go. It probably tastes a million times better than shop bought too. xxx
Camilla
06/08/2015 at 11:05 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh it tastes divine:-)
Paul Wilson
06/06/2015 at 12:24 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Homemade lemon curd is delicious.
Camilla
06/06/2015 at 12:14 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
You’re not wrong there Paul:-)
Natally
15/05/2015 at 6:37 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks so easy!
Camilla
15/05/2015 at 11:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really is:-)
Jane Davies
27/04/2015 at 11:56 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m not too keen on Lemon curd but I always buy it when a friend of mine comes for a visit from Ireland, she eats it every morning on her crumpets, maybe next time I’ll make it instead of buy it ! x
Camilla
27/04/2015 at 12:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh I think she’d be over the moon if you did as it’s so much nice and if there’s any left after she’s gone put it in some cupcakes:-)
kayleigh white
22/04/2015 at 10:36 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I absolutely love lemon curd – especially in sandwiches!
Amber Gladden
07/04/2015 at 5:09 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mmmm haven’t had Lemon Curd in ages but looks very appealing 😀
Camilla
08/04/2015 at 12:22 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks it’s totally lush:-)
Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla
28/02/2015 at 10:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks amazing Camilla! I have only discovered lemon curd when I came to UK, bough it by mistake once thinking it was set honey, he he…
Camilla
28/02/2015 at 11:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Margot, well that was a happy accident:-)
Rosemary Rowe
02/01/2015 at 2:26 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Gotta try this! I LOVE lemon curd – homemade, that is!
Camilla
03/01/2015 at 11:59 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh yes do, you won’t be disappointed:-)
Lin Young
23/11/2014 at 10:55 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
making this today
Maddy
17/10/2014 at 10:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
LOL, My Granny hated lemon curd!
Camilla
18/10/2014 at 3:17 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
My mother isn’t keen LOL!
William Gould
04/10/2014 at 8:57 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love lemon curd, especially in tarts! Never realised it was so simple to make!
Abigail Cullen
02/10/2014 at 4:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love, lemon curd, great recipe!
Camilla
03/10/2014 at 10:36 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, I really need to make some more as it’s so useful:-)
Ann Robinson
18/09/2014 at 7:16 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lemon Curd is something that you don’t think of that often but you forget how good it can taste especially when it’s homemade
Irene Wright
06/09/2014 at 1:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lemon curd always reminds me of my Mums cooking – she loved this and made it regularly when the lemons were in excess
Camilla
06/09/2014 at 5:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It reminds me of my dad who liked it and my granny who made it, mum didnt like it or make it LOL:-)
Carolyn Clapham
05/09/2014 at 1:29 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m really tempted to try making this with blackberries now, while there are still some nice ones around (cooked and sieved first).
Camilla
05/09/2014 at 1:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooh, do let me know how you get on!
Carolyn Clapham
06/09/2014 at 11:19 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
The results of my blackberry experiment were interesting – not quite what I had been expecting.
The first flavour that hits your taste buds is custard, followed then by the blackberry, but unfortunately not as strong as I was hoping for. It needs something to either strengthen or at least complement the flavour. I did add the juice half a lemon to the blackberry juice, and I’m glad that I did. Without it, I think that maybe it would have been too bland.
All that said, it is quite pleasant, and will definitely get eaten.
Camilla
06/09/2014 at 12:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
People make something calle “Fruit Cheese” so maybe blackberries are better suited to something like that. It’s not an area I’ve looked into yet!
Kat Tew
04/07/2014 at 12:33 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lemons being added to my shopping list now 🙂
Prettyplease26
01/07/2014 at 3:33 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yummy, I’m going to need to try this 🙂
Paul Wilson
16/06/2014 at 12:06 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love Lemon Curd – so simple too.
Carolyn Clapham
21/05/2014 at 9:02 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I made another batch (double quantities) of this yesterday. Delicious! If possible, even better then the first batch. That might be because I used more lemon juice. The lemons I was using were very small, so I used nearly twice as many as the recipe said. I was aiming for 250ml of juice for my double batch, but ended up with a little more. I was worried it would be too runny, but its just ok and tastes sooooo nice!
Camilla
21/05/2014 at 10:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Brilliant, that’s good to know:-) I really need to make some for my dad! #pangsofguilt
Carolyn Clapham
19/05/2014 at 7:44 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
The first batch of this that I made was so delicious that it didn’t last two minutes, so I’ll have to make some more later 🙂
Camilla
19/05/2014 at 4:38 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I really need to make some for my dad!
Miss. Lucinda Fountain
12/05/2014 at 2:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sounds simple and delicious!
I am so pleased to have found your easy-to-use recipie!!
Camilla
12/05/2014 at 9:08 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Fab:-)
June Etherington
09/05/2014 at 6:21 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I have tried this & the taste is so different to the shop bought ones. I’ve even got 2 of my grandchildren liking it. Look like I’ll have to make a few more jars. Thank you.
Camilla
09/05/2014 at 10:29 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
So glad you’re enjoying it June:-)
Herbert Appleby
08/05/2014 at 10:03 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a find!! – I adore lemon curd and sounds easier than making custard. How about caramelizing the zest before adding all the juice and butter etc. ? Would it work..mmmm maybe a pot of each if I get a chance
Camilla
08/05/2014 at 10:38 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Personally I wouldn’t do that but if you fancy that then who am I to say no?!
Hazel Rea
08/05/2014 at 9:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
My mum used to make lemon curd quite often when I was a child. I loved the smell in the kitchen and you are absolutely right that the texture and taste of homemade lemon curd is light years away from the bought versions.
Camilla
08/05/2014 at 10:39 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Exactly:-)
Cath
08/05/2014 at 1:39 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Many thanks for this recipe. I can’t however find a 175ml jar and just wondered where you purchased yours
Camilla
08/05/2014 at 2:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sorry I put 175mls of lemon curd in the jar so that’s what I called it. It’s just a standard size and will fit 200mls so I see this is a size that is sold everywhere. One of my jars was recycled from some chutney I bought on sale and the other is a Kilner my mother in law bought me.
Deena Kakaya
08/05/2014 at 9:35 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Camilla, that looks utterly perfect! I’m imaging the aroma and the thick, zingy and sweet texture…mmmm.., x
Camilla
08/05/2014 at 2:17 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Deena – it is soo good:-)
jackie chapman
08/05/2014 at 9:27 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lemon curd is a favourite of mine but I have never attempted to make it myself. After seeing this recipe I’m wondering why not, it looks very simple! I will definitely give it a try.
Camilla
08/05/2014 at 2:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Brilliant, do let me know what you think:-)
Jane Willis
08/05/2014 at 8:55 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I don’t cook sweet things any more but OH has been muttering a bout missing lemon curd so I think I’ll whip up a batch of it to treat him
Camilla
08/05/2014 at 2:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aah, that’s true love:-)
Tracy Nixon
07/05/2014 at 10:07 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love lemon curd but have always bought it! It was my pregnancy craving with my girls so went through jar fulls !!!!
Camilla
08/05/2014 at 2:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh you just have to make some then, a big difference:-)
Merlinda Little (@pixiedusk)
07/05/2014 at 8:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This is so lush! I always love lemon curd but is to scared to make one. Thanks for sharing your recipe =) #MBPW
Camilla
07/05/2014 at 9:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Hope you give it a go:-)
Caroline Taylor
02/05/2014 at 12:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love that you found it, made it and then worried what all the fuss was about! I do that all the time; panna cotta I put off for ages and that was fine. I am still putting off making my own stock; I just don’t think I can be bothered!
Camilla
02/05/2014 at 1:08 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Caroline, I have made my own stock on a few occassions and I think the best one is gammon but I’d avoid turkey if you ever get round to it:-)
Gill Osborne
02/05/2014 at 11:21 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Just made this but substituted oranges instead. I added an extra egg as I figured I had much more juice from the oranges. Tastes scrummy, thank you!
Thinking about also trying orange and passionfruit as I have 3 passionfruit lurking in the bottom of the fridge, will let you know!
Camilla
02/05/2014 at 1:09 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
So glad you enjoyed it, I’ll have to try some other fruits too – if I see another bag of Blood Oranges will try those next:-)
Michelle Kinsey
01/05/2014 at 10:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you ever so much for this recipe! I’ve made a ‘slimming world’ version before using lemon juice, zest and eggs but never the ‘proper’ stuff. I guess it’s time to do that though as I absolutely love lemon curd on toast 🙂 Yum x
Camilla
02/05/2014 at 1:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, go on treat yourself:-)
Carolyn Clapham
01/05/2014 at 4:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I can now confirm that the recipe works perfectly with fruit out of the freezer, either lemons or limes )))
Camilla
01/05/2014 at 4:30 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Brilliant, I shall keep an eye out for cheap citrus fruits now:-)
Carolyn Clapham
01/05/2014 at 3:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
One (large) jar of lemon curd now cooling. At the point of going into the jar, it tastes absolutely delicious!!!
I have a couple of questions, if you don’t mind:
1. In step 3, you say “Whisk for another minute (the mixture will thicken.”
Should it be on or off the heat for this whisking?
2. I’m too impatient to wait to discover this answer for myself: does it thicken up any more in the jar as it cools?
I’m guessing that it does because the little bit left over does seem to have got a little thicker in the 10 minutes it’s been standing. It won’t be there much longer though because I can’t resist it x
Right. In a moment I am going to try making Lime Curd by the same method. If it tastes half as good as the lemon it is a real winner 🙂
Camilla
01/05/2014 at 4:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I whisked mine over the heat but as long as it has reached boiling point that’s the main thing and yes it does thicken further on cooling:-) We ate some of ours before it had set but after storing in the fridge it does firm up.
So glad you’re enjoying this recipe:-)
Karen
01/05/2014 at 10:32 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
JUST a FAB recipe and entry for tea time treats thanks Camilla and aren’t the best recipes family recipes? LOVE this and such GORGEOUS photos too!
Camilla
01/05/2014 at 4:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Karen and for squeezing in my entry, wasn’t sure I was going to make it LOL!
Maya Russell
01/05/2014 at 9:55 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Thanks for this quick recipe.
Camilla
01/05/2014 at 4:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Maya, enjoy:-)
Javelin Warrior
30/04/2014 at 11:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I could seriously eat this curd right out the jar, Camilla. I’ve made lemon curd once and it’s so luscious… And as the butter thickens the curd, it’s almost impossible not to start eating right from the pan… Forget the store-bought bottled stuff – give me this!
Camilla
01/05/2014 at 4:32 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Mark, I must make some more soon as it’s so tasty and versatile:-)
Nicola
30/04/2014 at 8:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lemon curd is my favourite, I absolutely love it. Has to be home made though – shop bought just isn’t the same!
Camilla
01/05/2014 at 4:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Exactly which is why I’ve never bought Lemon Curd in all these years;-)
Heather Haigh
30/04/2014 at 2:16 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’ve never made curd but I am going to have a go now. Thanks!
Camilla
01/05/2014 at 4:38 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great Heather, do let me know what you think:-)
Carolyn Clapham
30/04/2014 at 1:33 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
As soon as I can get to the shops for some butter, I’m on to it! My mouth is watering at the thought!
I might experiment though – I have a lot of lemons in the freezer (along with Seville oranges and limes, all bough while cheap, for making marmalade), so I might try using some of those. The difficult bit might be grating off the zest, but if I do it while the lemons are still half-frozen, it might be ok. I’ll see how it goes.
Come to think of it, if it works with the lemons, I might go on to try some lime curd too.
I’ll keep you posted 🙂
Right. I’ve just got the littlies off to sleep so now I’m going to make some red- and blackcurrant cordial while they are asleep. I have a freezer full of last year’s berries that need using now before this years are ready. Waste not want not!
Camilla
30/04/2014 at 1:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’ve never tried freezing a citrus fruit but do grate frozen ginger straight from the freezer so imagine it would work really well with zest too! Do let me know how you get on as I’d like to know if frozen is the way to go:-)
Carolyn Clapham
30/04/2014 at 2:17 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’ve frozen citrus fruits for the first time this year.
I wanted to make marmalade for the first time in years and noticed when searching for recipes that a lot of people were using frozen fruit. Seville oranges, limes and lemons were only £1 for a big bowlful on the market back in Feb/March, so I bought lots for the freezer. I made a batch of orange marmalade with fresh oranges, but have since made a lemon and lime marmalade with frozen fruits and that worked perfectly. I’ll soon be doing more orange, this time with the frozen Sevilles, so it will be interesting to see if there is a noticeable difference in flavour.
Keep Calm and Fanny On
30/04/2014 at 12:02 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Fabulous colour! I love Lemon Curd, but have never made it – yest! Thanks…
Camilla
30/04/2014 at 1:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you – I hope I’ve inspired you to make some too:-)
Keep Calm and Fanny On
04/05/2014 at 11:32 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
You have, and it’s fabulous, thanks so much!m
Camilla
04/05/2014 at 11:52 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Brilliant, so glad you enjoyed it:-)
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The Jammy Round-Up for Tea Time Treats, April! Jams, Curds and Preserves
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[…] 26. Granny’s Quick Lemon Curd by Camilla of Fab Food 4 All: I am a lemon curd addict and I always make my mum’s recipe every year, so it’s a delight to see Camilla’s own family recipe here, for what looks like a FAB lemon curd recipe by her granny! […]