The National Trust Heritage Lemon Curd: Crock Pot or Traditional

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 0

Traditional and crockpot versions of tart and tangy lemon curd recipe

The National Trust Heritage Lemon Curd: Crock Pot or Traditional

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min (traditional) / 2-2.5 hours (crockpot)

Ready In

30 min (traditional) / 2.5-3 hours (crockpot)

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 large lemons , unwaxed and organic , juice and zest of
	4 large eggs , lightly beaten
	6 ounces caster sugar or 6 ounces superfine sugar
	4 ounces unsalted butter , cut into cubes
	2 oranges , juice and zest of , large
	4 limes , juice and zest of

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

200

Sugar

15g

Fat

10g

The National Trust Heritage Lemon Curd is a tangy and tart dessert spread that originated in the UK. It's made with a generous amount of lemon and orange juice plus plenty of eggs and sugar to balance the tartness. This recipe is a great way to make a classic British dessert that never goes out of style. Perfect for tea time or as a dessert, this recipe has both traditional and crockpot options that make it easy and versatile. With this recipe, you can make jars of the delicious lemon curd that can be kept in the fridge for days.

Instructions

1.	For traditional method:
2.	In a heatproof bowl, mix together lemon and orange zest and juice, eggs and sugar.
3.	Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water.
4.	Add the butter and stir the mixture intermittently until the butter has melted and the mixture thickens. It usually takes 10-15 minutes.
5.	Pour the lemon curd into sterilised jars and seal.
6.	For crockpot method:
7.	Grease the crockpot pot with butter.
8.	In a bowl mix together the lemon and orange zest and juice, eggs and sugar.
9.	Transfer the mixture to the crockpot pot.
10.	Add the butter and stir well.
11.	Place a clean dishcloth on the bottom of the crockpot and place the pot on it. This will prevent cracks from happening.
12.	Cook on low heat for 2-2.5 hours until the mixture thickens and has a slightly wobbly texture.
13.	Spoon the lemon curd into sterilised jars and seal.

PROS

The National Trust Heritage Lemon Curd is a great way to welcome guests for tea.
It’s great to use as a spread on toast or scones.
The crockpot method ensures that the lemon curd is much smoother and less likely to curdle than the traditional stovetop method.

CONS

While making lemon curd is easy, it takes time.
It also uses a lot of butter and sugar to balance its tartness.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lemon curd has citric acid which can aid digestion. Lemons themselves have vitamin C, which is great for boosting the immune system. However, the recipe has a lot of sugar and butter, so it’s best not to over-indulge.