Sumayah holding up a jar of her Simple Lemon Curd

Sumayah’s Simple Lemon Curd

Sumayah
Sumayah

Series 15

A ridiculously quick, zesty lemon curd – perfect on toast or sandwiched between cakes.

Makes: 1 x 200ml jar
Difficulty: Easy
Baking Time: 5 mins
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Method

Step 1
Whisk together the lemon zest, juice and sugar in a heatproof bowl.

Step 2
Whisk in the eggs, and add the butter.

Step 3
Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each burst.

Step 4
Cook for around 4-5 minutes, until the curd coats the back of a spoon.

Step 5
Pour through a fine sieve into a sterilised glass jar and leave to cool completely. It will thicken as it cools