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the best easy lime curd recipe from the jam jar kitchen

Lime Curd

This delicious creamy and tart lime curd comes together in 15 minutes and is sure to wow anyone who tries it!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Course Condiment, Dessert, Dip
Cuisine American, British

Equipment

  • Sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsbp lime zest finely grated
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 eggs, whole
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1.25 cup sugar
  • 1 stick butter (¼th pound or 8 tbsp)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 3 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks until well combined.
  • Add in 1 heaping tsbp lime zest, ½ cup fresh lime juice, 1.25 cup sugar, ¼th tsp vanilla extract and ⅛th tsp salt and mix well. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized saucepan, melt 1 stick of butter over medium heat, stirring ocassionally so it doesn't burn.
  • When the butter has fully melted add in the egg/lime mixture and whisk into the butter.
  • Cook the curd over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly so it does not burn, until the curd has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from heat, stir well and let cool for 15 minutes then refrigerate.
  • The curd is best eaten within 1-2 weeks. Enjoy!
Keyword curd, lime
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