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How to Make Lemon Curd

Oh mama… Steady. Steady. You can get through this, Joe. Then you can run back to the kitchen, dive headfirst into this golden bowl of goodness, and never come up for air. OK. Start by combining the eggs and sugar in a small, heavy — non aluminum — sauce pan. Whisk until they’re combined. And […]

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Lemon Curd Recipe

This is a pretty easy thing. What you want to guard against — just as with all custards — is overcooking it, which will cause the egg proteins to clump up and fall to the bottom. You want to bring the mixture to a target of 196 degrees F, a degree or two more is […]

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