Gut Friendly Lemon Curd
Bright, tangy, and silky smooth, this lemon curd is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches feel a little more special. Made with just a handful of whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh lemon juice, eggs, butter, and sugar — there's nothing processed or mysterious hiding in the jar. That simplicity is exactly what makes it a smart choice when you're being mindful about what goes into your body and your gut. The double-boiler method keeps the eggs cooking gently and evenly, so you get a luxuriously thick texture without any scrambled bits or harsh heat that can degrade delicate ingredients. Straining the finished curd gives it that glossy, restaurant-quality finish while keeping the texture perfectly smooth. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it over fresh fruit — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely satisfying to make from scratch.
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8 servings
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Fill a small saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Set a heatproof bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
- 2
Whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt together in the heatproof bowl until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
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