Black Pepper Free Lemon Curd

Bright, silky, and intensely citrusy, this lemon curd is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon onto everything — toast, scones, yogurt, or straight from the jar with zero apology. It's made entirely from scratch using fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt, so you know exactly what's going into it. For anyone avoiding black pepper, store-bought curds and flavored spreads can be surprisingly risky, since spice blends and "natural flavors" sometimes sneak in unexpected ingredients — making a homemade version like this the smartest move. The double-boiler method keeps the eggs from scrambling, and whisking constantly gives you that glossy, smooth texture that feels almost luxurious. Straining the finished curd through a fine-mesh sieve removes any zest solids and ensures every spoonful is perfectly velvety. Once it chills in the fridge, it sets into a thick, spreadable curd that tastes like sunshine in a jar.

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