Easy peasy lemon squeezy

Categories: food-and-drink

Tags: cooking, lemon curd

Date: 25 November 2008 21:37:04

I have a new favourite recipe for most impressiveness for least effort. I thought I would share...

Microwave Lemon Curd

from the Sainsbury's Microwave Companion by Sally Major

Timings based on a 650w Microwave. I have a 950w one and just stirred it more often. Makes 1 lb.



  1. Cut the butter into small pieces, put in bowl and microwave on high for about 1 minute until melted

  2. Stir in rest of ingredients and cook on high for 2 1/2 - 3 minutes, stirring 2-3 times, until the sugar has dissolved.

  3. Continue cooking on high for another 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or so, until the mixture thickens. Leave to cool then pot and keep in fridge.


I followed this apart from the keeping in fridge bit - we ate most of it straight away. Yum.