Lemon Curd (Stove Top or Microwave Method) Lime or Orange Curd
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A British tea time favorite. This is sweet and tart. Try it on scones, muffins, and tea breads or layer on Angel Food cake with Raspberries and recipe #54868! I've also microwaved this just watch and stir a lot. For orange or lime curd, substitute appropriate fruit rind and juice. Proceed as directed.
FYI- When filling a cake with this be sure to pipe a rim of frosting on the edge of the first layer, then fill inside with the chilled lemon curd, place top layer then frost.
Return to heat and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.
08Remove from heat.
09Cover and refrigerator at least 1 hour.
10Microwave Method:.
11Place butter in a large glass measure or bowl. Microwave on high for 10 seconds or until the butter is soft, but not melted.
12Whisk in the sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice. Add the whole eggs and yolks and blend well.
13Cover with parchment paper and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring well after each minute or until mixture thickens and coats spoon.( May need more time for all microwave ovens are different so be sure it coats the spoon as for a custard!).
14Cover and refrigerator at least 1 hour.
15Pour into a sterilized glass jar(s) (jam jars are perfect) and leave to cool.