Easy Lemon Curd (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs (room temperature)
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1 egg yolk (room temperature)
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1 cup fresh lemon juice
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Zest from 3 lemons
# Instructions:
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Soften the unsalted butter in the microwave, then set it aside so it can cool slightly.
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In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, whisk the granulated sugar together with the eggs and the additional egg yolk.
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Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest into the bowl with the sugar and eggs.
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Slowly whisk the melted butter into the mixture until well combined.
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Set the microwave to 50% power and heat the mixture for one minute. Remove and stir. Then, heat in one-minute intervals at full power, stirring between each, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Pour the thickened curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the lemon zest. Transfer into sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
# Notes:
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This recipe makes approximately 1 pint (or 2 cups) of lemon curd.