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Lemon Curd in jars with a bowl of lemons.

Dairy Free Lemon Curd

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2-1 cup water
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup real maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup ghee

Instructions
 

  • Add water to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until it reaches a soft boil. Start with 1/2 cup and add more if needed,
  • In a medium heat-proof bowl, add the egg yolks, lemon juice, maple syrup, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt. Whisk and let sit for a few minutes.
  • Place the bowl onto the saucepan and heat. The bowl should not be touching the water.
  • Gently whisk for 8-10 minutes or until it begins to thicken.
  • Add ghee and continue gently whisking for an additional 5-7 minutes. These times may vary depending on the heat, so don't give up, it WILL thicken.
  • Remove from heat when the mixture lightly coats the back of a spoon.
  • Refrigerate until cool and it will continue thickening.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TablespoonCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.3mg
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