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Fresh Lime Curd

Fresh Lime Curd

Cost $5, save $10

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  • 30 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Sweeteners

    • 🍬 1 cup sugar

  • Fruit Juices

    • ¾ cup fresh lime juice

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 ¼ cup butter

  • Zest and Flavorings

    • 1 tablespoon lime zest

  • Eggs

    • 🥚 2 large eggs, beaten

STEPS

1

Place sugar, lime juice, butter, and lime zest in the top of a double boiler; stir over medium-high heat until butter melts.

2

Temper eggs by mixing 2 tablespoons hot lime mixture into eggs, stir to blend.

3

Reduce heat to medium until water simmers. Slowly whisk egg mixture into the lime mixture. Cook over the double boiler until lime mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 20 to 25 minutes.

4

Cool slightly and spoon into a clean, glass jar. Cover and refrigerate.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

172

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 27
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 Use fresh lime juice for optimal flavor.Double boil ensures even heating and prevents curdling.Store in glass jars for better preservation.This recipe can also be made with lemons for a classic lemon curd.