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Homemade Lime Curd in In a small clear glass with limes all around the glass
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Lime Curd

Use limes, key lime juice, or even lemon to make the perfect curd at home. This recipe is easy and is done in under 10 minutes!
Author: Dorothy Kern

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice or bottled Key Lime juice
  • Zest of 1 large or two small limes or Key limes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter diced

Instructions

  • Place eggs, sugar, salt, juice, and zest in a medium saucepan. Do not put it over the heat yet. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
  • Place over low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Turn all the way to low and add the butter. Stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and pour into jar(s). Makes just shy of 2 cups.

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