Basic Jam Recipe
Jam is a great way to give new life to excess or damaged fruit.
Microwave Lemon Curd
This microwave lemon curd is a good way to make the most of lemons when they are in season.
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Ingredients
- 220g butter, cubed
- 1½ cups sugar
- Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
- 1¼ cups lemon juice, strained
- 6 eggs
Method
- Put butter, sugar, lemon juice and zest into a microwave-proof bowl. Heat on full power for 2 minutes.
- Stir and heat again in 1-minute intervals until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs then whisk into the butter mixture. Cook on 70% power in bursts of 30- 40 seconds, stirring in-between, until mixture is thick. The curd will thicken more as it cools.
- Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal. Keep refrigerated.