Alpha Gal Friendly Paleo Lemon Curd
Bright, tangy, and silky smooth, this lemon curd is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special — whether you're spooning it over fresh fruit, swirling it into coconut yogurt, or eating it straight from the jar with a spoon. The base is beautifully simple: eggs, fresh lemon juice and zest, honey, coconut oil, and a pinch of sea salt. No butter, no dairy, no mammalian-derived ingredients of any kind, which means it fits naturally into an alpha-gal lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. The coconut oil steps in where butter would traditionally go, giving the curd that same glossy richness and a luxuriously thick texture once it's chilled. Cooking it low and slow over a double boiler is the key — constant whisking and patience bring it to that perfect spoonable consistency without scrambling the eggs or losing that gorgeous lemon brightness. Straining it at the end ensures every spoonful is impossibly smooth. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
8 servings
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and salt together in a medium heatproof bowl until smooth and fully combined.
- 2
Set the bowl over a small saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through leaves a clean line — and registers 160°F (71°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 10–12 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!