Sunday, February 27, 2011

Luscious Meyer Lemon Curd



 Hubby's been craving lemon curd ever since we he finished the jar my sister gave me for Christmas. We haven't had many sweets here lately, and finding these lovely Meyer lemons on our date night in Wegman's  last night motivated me to remedy that situation. A bit sweeter than an ordinary lemon, Meyer lemons are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. (I've been wanting to try them for ages but my local grocery doesn't carry them) I could think of no better way to share their sunshine than with this lovely lemon curd!


And oh, is this lemon curd sweet, tart and delectable- the bright lemon flavor shines! I ate way too much of it just scooped out of the jar with a spoon, but I have plans for whatever is left after my willpower takes effect. I know it's great on English muffins, but I'm thinking of tarts, cupcakes, trifles...the possibilities are endless.


Look at the gorgeous color! That's thanks to my sweet little free range hens and their beautiful eggs. The yolks are such a deep golden color they've spoiled me for run of the mill grocery store eggs.


If you can't find Meyer lemons, just use the regular lemons you can find at your grocery. The curd will still be amazing, and you'll wonder why you waited so long to make it. It's easy to put together, and makes a fabulous versatile spread that's perfect for anything from breakfast to dessert.


Meyer Lemon Curd
adapted from this recipe
Ingredients
juice of 4 Meyer lemons (mine ended up being about 2/3 cup)
6 egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
small pinch of salt
1 stick butter, cut into chunks
1 Tablespoon Meyer lemon zest

In a heavy bottomed pan, stir together sugar and egg yolks. Add lemon juice and pinch of salt. Cook (medium heat) and stir constantly with wooden spoon until mixture thickens enough to coat your spoon.  (This takes about 10 minutes. You don't want to cook it too fast or hot, or the eggs will curdle.) Add butter one chunk at a time,and continue to stir until each piece is melted. Pour mixture through a fine strainer and then stir in the lemon zest. Pour into clean jars and store in the refrigerator.  (Keeps two weeks in the refrigerator.)

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77 comments:

  1. Your lemon curd looks gorgeous. Love the beautiful colour. It has been a while since I last made a jar. I agree with you, nothing beats eating it right out with a spoon!

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  2. love lemon curd great idea to use meyer lemons

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  3. I love meyer lemons and the curd must be so good! Lovely pictures and plate!

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  4. Yes, I also love the pictures! Beautiful platter. I have never made my own lemon curd and just bought my first jar a few weeks ago. Verys tasty!

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  5. Your pictures looks stunning, delicious lemon curd

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  6. Beautiful picture of your lemon curd. Looks thick, creamy and delicious...mmm. Thanks very much for sharing.

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  7. Wow, awesome lemon curd.
    Unfortunately these lemons are very difficult to find over here.
    They are not a normal lemon, they are a cross between a lemon and an orange.
    Lovely post ♥

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  8. Looks beautiful! I hope to make some very soon:@)

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  9. How absolutely shiny and yummy! This looks so great!

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  10. Gorgeous color on your lemon curd. I make lemon curd with half Meyer lemons and half Eureka lemons with a touch of cream. I can't get enough of it spread on toast or slathered on scones, oh yum! Your photos are gorgeous;-)

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  11. I was JUST looking for lemon recipes and was wondering if I should try lemon curd. I think I will try it! Thanks so much for sharing, it looks incredible! :)

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  12. Your pictures are gorgeous! I would make lemon squares with your delicious lemon curd. :)

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  13. I've made Meyer Lemon Curd a few weeks ago with lemons from my little tree in the backyard, but let me tell you, yours puts mine to shame. The color of your curd is SPECTACULAR. My mom gets her eggs from a farmer in town and the yolks are always a much deeper color then anything you could find at a supermarket. Beautiful!

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  14. That looks beautiful. I have never tried Meyer lemons. I have to keep an eye out for them. I would love to try your lemon curd. It sounds really delicious:)

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  15. I am super-impressed with your lemon curd! I absolutely love the taste of this stuff, but I've always been too intimidated to make it myself (not sure why!). They also don't carry Meyer lemons in our town, but perhaps regular would still work okay?

    Hope you have a lovely week :)

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  16. I've never made a curd of my own before, but yours looks fantastic! Lemon is the perfect flavor to welcome in March and spring and warmer weather :)

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  17. Wow, your lemon curd looks delicious, since I have so many egg yolks left from previous recipe, i sure can use this recipe...love the pictures...have a great we ahead :-)

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  18. Your homemade lemon curd is very impressive. It is so smooth and perfect. Its colour is so beautiful and its all natural! So much WOW factors in this homemade beauty!

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  19. I love lemon curd, and this sounds like a wonderful recipe!

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  20. Your Meyer Lemon Curd looks delicious! Can't wait to spread them on....everything!

    I'm hosting the Culinary Smackdown Battle on my blog. This month's theme is COOKIES! (it doesn't have to be a new creation, you can use a previous post on your site too) Would you please join us for the fun? I have some cool prizes waiting too.

    Amy
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  21. NOW, I know what I'm going to do with those Meyer lemons languishing in my fridge!

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  22. This looks spectacular! The color is absolutely amazing... what a lovely dish!

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  23. Looks so flavourful and delicious! YUM :D. The colour is amazing! Oooh I really want to try making this :)

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  24. What delicious looking lemon curd! Thank you for your kind words...my husband is a real keeper! I hope you have someone to hold you through the bad times!

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  25. This sounds amazing!! Love the color!

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  26. Lemon curd made with Meyer Lemons and eggs from your own hens...just perfect! The color is beautiful. Thanks for sharing, sweet woman. I hope you have a great Wednesday. Happy Hump Day!

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  27. wow--that is SO incredibly vibrant! i'll admit that lemon isn't my favorite flavor, but i can certainly appreciate all the uses for a good batch of lemon curd!

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  28. yum! soo pretty and bright... makes me crave spring!

    I am hosting a link up centered around fish right now so if you have any recipes to share, feel free to stop by!

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  29. I have always wanted to make lemon curd, and this recipe looks so inviting... I believe I will pick up some Meyer lemons and get started! I can almost taste it...

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  30. As much as my boys and I love lemon curd...I had no idea it was so easy to make! Definitely will be trying this soon....

    Thanks for sharing at the hearth and soul hop.

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  31. Oh yeah. Nothing more delicious. Absolutely. My mouth is puckering just looking!

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  32. I don't have any sweet tooth at all, but this is one sweet treat that I will stop and dip my spoon into. It gets me every time. Thanks for sharing with the Hearth and Soul hop.

    p.s. Gorgeous pics!

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  33. I am a true lemon lover and would you believe, I've never made lemon curd. your recipe sounds like i could succeed this; thank you.
    Rita

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  34. Your lemon curd looks fantastic and the color is just gorgeous!

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  35. I have been wanting to try Meyer lemons since forever!
    The ones we get here , as in normal limes, are very tart and sourish and jus a bit of the juice goes a long way.
    Will definitely try and totally want to , get some meyer lemon seeds and try to grow it here , nothing like trying:-)
    And the curd looks absolutely good , luscious and the color is v inviting.
    Not to forget the jug is super cute.

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  36. Your pictures are so bright and sunny...they make infinitely happy! The only thing that would make me happier is if I had a jar of that mouthwatering curd =)

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  37. Oh, how I love lemon curd and yours looks delightful! I love that rich, free-range color and the jar is adorable.

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  38. Nothing like a clean spoon and freshly made lemon curd. I love the color of yours, it makes me wish I had my own chickens.
    Mimi

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  39. wow my mouth waters seriously now..the lemon curd looks marvelous!

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  40. Your photos are beautiful! I've always been a bit nervous to try making lemon curd. I think I'm about ready to give it a try after seeing your post. ;)

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  41. This will definitely add sunshine to the grayest days. I love the fact that u used ur own free range eggs! How very organic :)

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  42. It's a good thing I just bought some more meyer lemons because I definitely need to make this! I could use a bit of sunshine in my life!

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  43. Oh wow! This looks absolutely fabulous! The photos are gorgeous and I bet that lemon curd is yummy! I'm so jealous of you having free range chickens :) That must be wonderful. Have a lovely weekend.

    Katie

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  44. I have made lemon curd from a Bon Appetit recipe, but they didn't give enough amt. only for given cake recipe. Your lemon curd is the best I've even seen, and the most perfect, and beautiful.
    Love the vivid colors, and the photos of it!
    For sure, a keeper recipe. Thanks for sharing!

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  45. I was just looking around for something, a recipe, for a batch of Meyer lemons I got from one of my neighbors. Here in Southern California, they are everywhere! Sweeter and less acidic than Eureka lemons, they are perfect for a curd. (Slapping myself on the forehead for not thinking of this earlier...)

    Btw, I made your lentil soup for Superbowl Sunday. Yum!

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  46. I am a late bloomer when it comes to lemon, but I like almost anything with it now! Your pictures are like works of art-the colors so vibrant...even if I didn't like lemon, I would try making curd now!

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  47. Pretty lemon curd and love the shiny lemons in the top shot.

    Seems like we've all been using meyer lemons lately. I wonder if that's due to all the giant bags at Costco and Sam's Club?!

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  48. Looks gorgeous! I've never actually tried lemon curd, it'll be in my to-cook list!

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  49. Ooo, how fabulous!! And you've made it so beautifully!!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  50. What a deliciously smooth and creamy lemon curd! This is one of my favorite thins to slather on a piece of toast or an english muffin. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe:)

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  51. This weekend I was graced with nearly a bushel of meyer lemons! Its been a lemonpalooza over here...cakes, bars, cocktails. I am going to make a batch of this to give to the wonderful lady who gave me all of them. Thank you! This looks so good!

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  52. Your lemon curd looks amazing! I can't wait for the mayer lemons from our tree to ripe, so I can make a big pot of this.

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  53. Absolutely gorgeous! Love how beautiful your post is. Wish I had a Meyer lemon tree!!

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  54. Oh, how I wish I could get my hands on Meyer lemons. I was lucky once and then never again since. I'll have to make more efforts...especially if planning to make this sumptuous lemon curd with the real thing ;o)

    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  55. I can't get enough of all the Meyer lemon recipes right now. Your lemon curd sounds so delicious. Going to bookmark this.

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  56. I am so happy that you posted this lemon curd. My daughter was just asking me tonight how to make it & I sort of guessed at the ingredients. I am happy I was right! Need to try this asap, she will love it!

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  57. Don't forget to indulge in some on top of a scoop of the very best vanilla ice cream! Major YUM!!!

    Your lemon curd is beautiful!! My mouth waters just looking at it!

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  58. Yum! Those pictures are just oozing with deliciousness. I would love to spread some of that curd on a fresh slice of bread....mmmmmmmm

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  59. Oooh look at that colour and shine on your lemon curd! Meyer lemons are definitely to be prized! :D

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  60. Beautiful photos of your lemon curd! I don't know what I like better, the curd or that plate you have it displayed on! Lovely.

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  61. Lemon curd is a favourite inbetween layers of shortcake with strawberries!!!!

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  62. The perfect way to use such stunningly perfect lemons! Delicious!

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  63. I love lemon curd! And I always think it's better to make your own rather than buying the ready made stuff :) Great photos!

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  64. Betty , stopped by again to say hullo and thannxx a bunch for all ur love.
    Oh yeah the luscious meyer lemon curd is calling out to me.

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  65. I love lemon curd and yours is just gorgeous. I've never thought of putting lemon curd on english muffins, what a great idea! :)

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  66. I just love lemon curd and this looks so tempting. The texture is spot on!

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  67. Looks incredible! The pics are amazing too! so glad your found my site yesterday and stopped by! Loving yours as well and now I am a follower! XO
    Jessica

    Oh- would love for you to join my recipe challenge on Wed. email me if you are interested or see more info on the recipe challenge button in my sidebar!
    Xo
    jessica

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  68. Wow, that looks great! It's so brilliantly yellow. I've always wanted to try making lemon curd, maybe I will.

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  69. Wow, what a lovely curd! Great job on this, Betty. I bet this would be so wonderful in a muffin or cupcake. Thanks for sharing!

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  70. The pictures are so great. Love all the colorful plate. The curd sounds and looks amazing!

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  71. This really looks beautiful and sounds delicious. I love Meyer lemons but have never used them to make curd. I think it is time to give it a try. I hope you have a great day.Blessings...Mary

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  72. Such a lovely post and lovely pictures. Meyer lemons will always remind me of my noni...I just love them in about anything. Thanks for sharing!

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  73. I have a cheesecake recipe that uses lemon curd and I can't find it at the store. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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  74. LOVE lemon anything...this looks wonderful....
    one of my favorite things to make is lemon tarts with little blueberries on top....

    just a couple of weeks ago i planted 4 dwarf meyer lemon trees by my kitchen door !!!!

    i have HIGH HOPES :-)

    HAPPY to see you at Farmhouse Kitchen and HAPPY to visit today, my friend

    kary and teddy
    xxx

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  75. wow- that is a beautiful colored curd and the texture perfect -
    love it!

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  76. How beautiful!!!! I can almost feel the flavor of your luscious lemon curd on my tongue just by looking at your pictures. *sigh* Would love some on my bread for breakfast today. I really need to make this!!! You did a great job on it! :)

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  77. I''m not a big fan of oranges, but this was absolutely delicious...The only thing i did different was to use real whipped cream...a definite keeper...

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