How can I prepare the lemon curd?
@coccodrillina (29)
Italy
April 5, 2010 5:00pm CST
Yesterday I tried to prepare the lemon curd, I followed this instructions:
2 lemons
sugar 100 gr
butter 40 gr
eggs 2
Are the doses correct?
The consistency was right, but not the taste!
Someone help me?!
2 responses
@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
5 Apr 10
You need the zest AND the juice of the lemons. I think you didn't have enough lemons. Here is the recipe my mother used:
4 lemons, rind and juice
4 eggs
4oz butter (110g)
1lb sugar (450g)
Grate the zest of the lemons (just the yellow part - as little of the white peel as possible) and squeeze the juice. Put sugar, rind and juice, butter and beaten eggs into a large basin on top of a pan of simmering water. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until thick and curd coats the back of the spoon. Pour into warm, sterile jars and refrigerate.
@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
5 Apr 10
If you are using two lemons, halve the quantities but it's better made in larger batches.
It's important to use a double saucepan or a bowl over a pan of boiling water. The bowl should fit in the pan without touching the bottom. It's also important to stir constantly otherwise the egg will curdle.
@replyashu (745)
• India
5 Apr 10
it depends on your taste,
more lemons for sour taste and it is good also...TATA
