Lime, Orange Or Lemon Curd

1. 1

   Soften the limes by rolling them back and forth with your hands on the kitchen counter; you will get more juice out of them if you do this.

2. 2

   Grate the zest very finely, take care that you don't grate the white pith.

3. 3

   Squeeze the juice out of the fruit; you will need 150mL.

4. 4

   Put the rind (zest), butter, sugar and juice in a heatproof basin.

5. 5

   Stand this over a pan of boiling water and heat until the sugar and butter have melted.

6. 6

   Lower the heat, you don't want the water to boil now.

7. 7

   Whisk in the eggs, when incorporated use a wooden spoon and stir until the curd has thickened and coats the back of the spoon, 20 to 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Pour into hot jars, when cool label them.

9. 9

   Use this recipe also to make orange or lemon curd, just make sure you have 150mL juice Keep in the fridge.

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