Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon Curd

Bright, silky, and intensely lemony, this homemade curd is the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you ever bought the jarred version. Fresh lemon juice and zest do all the heavy lifting here, delivering a flavor that's vivid and clean in a way that store-bought simply can't match. The double-boiler method keeps the eggs from scrambling, and whisking in cold butter cubes at the end gives the finished curd that gorgeous, glossy texture you want spread over scones, swirled into yogurt, or spooned straight from the jar. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of cured-meat additives and preservatives — it's just eggs, citrus, sugar, butter, and salt, full stop. That simplicity is exactly what makes it such a reliable choice when you're being careful about what goes into your food. Straining the finished curd through a fine-mesh sieve leaves it perfectly smooth, and a quick chill in the fridge sets it into something that feels genuinely luxurious. Once you've made it from scratch, it's hard to go back.

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