The other day I realized that I have a whole, long list of foods that I’ve never tried but would like to. They’re foods that I’ve heard of or read about and filed away, thinking, “I should try that one day” but never have – my foodie bucket list, so to speak. So, I decided to start working my way down the list. This recipe crosses two foods off that list – Meyer lemons and lemon curd. I’ve never made lemon curd before because it seemed fairly labor intensive. Then, I stumbled on this microwave method for making lemon curd in Southern Living, and Meyer lemons were on sale. So, I took it as a sign and made some lemon curd, and I realized that I have been missing out! It is sweet and tart and bright and citrus-y. And I can’t wait to slather it all over some scones in the morning.
Ingredients
1 ¾ c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. (8 T.) butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 c. freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice (about 4 Meyer lemons)
2 T. grated Meyer lemon zest
Directions
- With an electric mixer, beat together sugar and butter until well-combined.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Pour into a 3-quart, microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring at 1-minute intervals.
- Continue cooking for 1-2 more minutes, stirring at 30-second intervals, until starts to thicken and coats the back of a spoon.
- Press plastic wrap to the surface of the lemon curd, and refrigerate for 4 hours, or until firm.
- Refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.
Adapted from Southern Living February 2013
I had no idea lemon curd was so easy to make…I usually just buy it in a jar :-) Thanks for sharing!
It’s so easy to make, and most people don’t know that, so they’re still impressed when you make it. The little jars of lemon curd at the store are super cute, though. =)
This looks really good! I also wanted to say I love your blog name–so simple yet really memorable. Stopping by from Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop–thanks for linking this up.
Thanks so much (for both compliments)!! =)
It looks delicious! Have a great week and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Thanks! And thanks so much for hosting!! =)
Oh this sounds so easy! I love homemade things!
Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – see you there this week again with more deliciousness :)
It is very easy! Thanks for hosting!! =)
This looks so easy! I bet it would be good between white cake layers. I am pinning this to try soon!
I’d love for you to share this at our blog hop: http://www.sneakyspoons.com/2013/02/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop.html
It is really easy. That does sound good! I used it to make some easy lemon bars. Thanks! I would love to come by your blog hop!! =)
I love lemon! I found an awesome cake recipe that is filled with lemon curd. Your recipe would be perfect for this. Homemade is much better than store bought! thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays. I will be featuring this at tomorrow night’s party. Pinning and sharing on Facebook as well! :)
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
Thanks so much for featuring this recipe!! A lemon curd-filled cake sounds delish!!! =)
Did you read my mind? I was thinking yesterday, as I was leaving Walmart with lemons but without lemon curd, that I have a recipe I want to try. But there was no way I was going back in there. Now I see cranberry oatmeal lemon bars in my future! Thanks for posting!
Wow, cranberry oatmeal lemon bars sound delicious!! Yeah, the whole leaving the store without an ingredient happens to me all.the.time!! Hope this works out well for your bars!
Oh this looks wonderful! I love Meyer lemons.
Thanks!! =)
I love lemon curd!!
I hope you enjoy this version! It’s a new favorite of mine =).
Just saw your link over at Memories By The Mile and thought I’d stop by and check it out! This lemon curd looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try it :)
I’d love for you to link up some recipes on my weekend link party that starts on Friday morning http://thebestblogrecipes.blogspot.com/
Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes}
Thanks! I would love to link up at your party!! =)
This look s wonderful! We’ve got Meyer lemons ripening right now – I’ll have to pick a few and make this!
I’d love for you to share this at Tuesday’s Table – http://zentmrs.blogspot.com/2013/01/tuesdays-table-superbowl-edition.html
Thanks!! I’m jealous of your Meyer lemon tree; I would love to have one! I would be glad to share it! Thanks so much for the invite!! =)
Oh I love lemon curd! What a great and easy recipe! Thanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
Thanks! And thanks for hosting! =)
I love Meyer Lemons and Lemon Curd! Love to put lemon curd on blueberry scones! I have never made lemon curd before but I think it’s time to give it a try:)
Yum! I bet it’s great with blueberry scones!! I hope you enjoy it!
What a great idea! I love Meyer lemon curd, but I always end up buying. I found you via Sweet Sharing Mondays. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!! Lemon curd always comes in those cute, little jars, but it can be pricey. This took me 10 minutes from start to finish, so it’s a good alternative to buying those cute, little jars. I hope you enjoy this!
Looks yummy! Stopping by from The Girl Creative link party :)
Thanks! And thanks for stopping by!! =)
Curds are so simple yet they have so much flavor. I need to find some Meyer Lemons asap to try this :) If you don’t mind I wanted to invite you to come link up at Recipe Sharing Monday and share your favorite recipes. Have a super week. :)
Not only do I not mind, I’m thrilled to get an invite to a new link party =). Thanks so much for stopping by and for the invite!! =)
oh my gosh! Pinning – I’ve always wanted to make lemon curd but scared me ;)
Found you at 6 sisters!
Me too!! It seemed so complicated and involved. Making lemon curd in the microwave is really easy, though. I hope you enjoy it, and thanks so much for stopping by! =)
Lemon curd is one of my favorite things!! Can’t wait to try it in the microwave. Would love for you to come over and share at my linky party Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party.
http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party-2/
Thanks so much for the invite! I love a good link party! I hope you enjoy the lemon curd =).
Thanks so much for linking up over at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Link Party. Hope you’ll join in again this Saturday!
Thanks for hosting! I’ll be there!! =)
Oh yum, I have a huge lemon tree I will try this, pinning your recipe.
That’s awesome! You just can’t beat picking your own fruit. I hope you enjoy this! =)
Lemon Curd is on my recipe bucket list as well. Maybe, I’ll give this one a try, I love how simple it is!
Thanks! It really is simple; it took me about 10 minutes from start to finish. I hope you enjoy it!=)
Love all things lemon! Can’t wait to try this! Stopping over from the Blog Hop. Feel free to stop over at http://www.asweetbaker.com Have a great weekend! :)
I hope you enjoy it! I would love to check out your blog. Thanks for stopping by! =)
I love lemon curd, so will definitely be trying this out.
Kate x
I hope you enjoy this! =)
I have been wanting to do something with Meyer Lemons, too! SO glad you posted this! :) Saw this on What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!! I was eating it by the spoonful and couldn’t wait for it to cool. =)