A zippy and zesty homemade lemon curd which is a cinch to make in a power blender. But if you don’t mind a bit of stirring, it’s easy to make by hand too. The recipe uses whole eggs, so if you don’t like waste, you’ll be delighted to find no leftover egg whites as there are in so many curd recipes.
Lemon curd is one of those products where I’m unable to eat the commercial stuff, but adore a good homemade version. Sharp, tangy and sweet all at the same time, it’s fabulous spread on hot buttered toast, as an alternative to jam on scones and as a cake filling or topping. It even works beautifully baked into cakes.
I’ve made many fruit curds and have thoroughly enjoyed every one, but lemon curd, being the original is the queen of them all. So when I was sent a box of lemons along with a wonderful array of other fruit, nuts and more from 3pFruits, it was lemon curd that first sprang to mind. Christmas was fast approaching and as everyone loves lemon curd (I hope), I planned to make some for gifts.
3p Fruits
3p Fruits is a Spanish company I’ve featured in previous posts. They grow wonderful fruit, nuts and vegetables in the fertile province of Lleida in Catalonia. They are not only organic, but biodynamic too and certified by Demeter. This gets the thumbs up from me.
Apart from all the environmental benefits of growing biodynamically, you can eat the fruit and veg skins with complete confidence: no pesticide residues here. In the UK, we can access their produce and much more via their online shop: red garlic, short cucumbers, sweet potatoes – I want them all. You can order anywhere within the EU and will receive it within 3 days of dispatch.
My box was groaning with oranges and lemons, but also apples, kiwi fruit and sweet juicy Marmande tomatoes. I also had a bag of delicious blanched macron almonds, a jar of aromatic honey and a bottle of olive oil. Woohoo, Christmas is here. The lemons were large, yellow and full of juice, perfect for lemon curd.
Lemon Curd
The first time I made lemon curd, I used an Optimum ThermoCook. It was a piece of kit up for review. It was so easy and so successful, I made a second batch almost immediately afterwards. However, I didn’t really get on with the ThermoCook, so I sent it back. It wasn’t worth having such a large piece of equipment taking up space in my kitchen just to make lemon curd.
So I later tried making lemon curd in my power blender. Surprisingly, that works pretty well too. It sure beats standing around stirring for twenty minutes or more. Just bung in all of the ingredients and let the blender do the work.
However, it’s really quite straightforward to make lemon curd by hand too, so you’ll find both methods in the recipe card below.
My recipe produces a really zesty lemon curd which is smooth and nicely spreadable. As I’ve already mentioned, I use whole eggs and not just the yolks. The resulting spread is less “eggy” than some others and I think all the nicer for it. It also means you’re not left wondering what to do with a whole load of egg whites.
Lemon Curd Top Tip
To give your lemon curd a really nice yellow colour, I have a top tip for you. Use duck eggs. Duck eggs have a large and really bright yellowy orange yolk. That’s what I used in the photos you can see in most of this post.
In the photo above, I used hens eggs. It makes a big difference.
Other Fruit Curd Recipes You Might Like
And if you’d like a recipe to use your lemon curd in, try these mini baked lemon curd cheesecakes. They’re fabulous. Or this simple lemon curd cake. It’s easy and delicious.
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Lemon Curd – The Recipe
Lemon Curd
Ingredients
- 75 g unsalted butter
- 2 large juicy organic lemons zested and juiced
- 3 large eggs (I used duck eggs)
- 150 g golden caster sugar (I used cardamom sugar)
Instructions
Power Blender Method
- Blend the juice, zest, sugar and eggs on a medium speed for 1 minute so that the sugar dissolves.2 large juicy organic lemons, 3 large eggs, 150 g golden caster sugar
- Turn up to the highest setting and blend for five minutes. Check the consistency and if it’s thickened and custard like, start adding the butter. If not blend for another minute and check again. It could take anywhere between five and seven minutes.75 g unsalted butter
- Turn the speed down to medium and blend for a minute whilst you add the butter. Drop the butter through the top opening, one piece at a time, waiting for each piece to melt and blend in before adding the next.
- Pour into clean hot sterilised jars. Cover with waxed paper discs, seal and leave to cool. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Label and store in a cool dark place for up to a month. Refrigerate and eat within a week once opened.
Traditional Method
- Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan over low heat .75 g unsalted butter
- Add the sugar and grate in the lemon zest. Squeeze in the juice and stir until the sugar has dissolved.2 large juicy organic lemons, 150 g golden caster sugar
- Whisk in the eggs one by one and continue to cook over a low heat. Be careful not to have it too hot or you will end up with scrambled eggs. Stir on and off until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon – about 15 minutes.3 large eggs
- Pour into clean hot sterilised jars. Cover with waxed paper discs, seal and leave to cool. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Label and store in a cool dark place for up to a month. Refrigerate and eat within a week once opened.
Notes
Nutrition Estimate
Mixed Produce Box Giveaway
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MANDY DOHERTY says
I’d make a lemon drizzle sponge cake filled with lemon curd
Carole S. HISCOCK says
I would use the lovely Lemons and attempt to make a Lemon Meringue Pie, I remember my mom making them, but to be honest I don’t think I could ever re-create that memory, so sweet x
Amy Jo McLellan says
Those lovely lemons – maybe I’d try and make my own curd!
Margery L says
so many choices, the tomatos with puff pastry and feta to make a delicious tart, the apples in to a warming winter crumble, lemons and oranges are screaming pancakes at me 🙂
Jason Tolliss says
The tomatoes, I would make a ragu with the onions and garlic.
Oksana Fitzgerald says
I love big organic tomatoes. These remind me of ones my mum used to grow. They were lovely in a salad with fresh dill and fresh garlic.
Choclette says
Not sure I’ve ever thought to use dill with garlic. I will try it now.
Lucy Chester says
Tomato and tomato soup
Sarah Davies says
The jar of aromatic honey looks lovely. At the moment though much as I would like to be using the lemons for lemon curd I’d be more likely to use them for hot lemon and honey!
Choclette says
Oh dear Sarah, are you not well? Hope you get better soon.
Joanne Heath says
The box looks brilliant, the lemons and lemon curd recipe catch my eye. I have never made that homemade before always bought it homemade from others. It would be great to have a go and have it on toast!
Erica field says
My hubby lovers lemon curd, but I like all kinds. Its so tricky to decide. X
sarah-dawn pope says
I would use the oranges to make a Pride of Andalucia cake, they look & taste amazing, yet are so simple to make
Choclette says
I’m intrigued by your Pride of Andalucia cake Sarah, it sounds quite exotic.
ALK says
With fresh limes to make a difference to the ususal marmalade.
Susan Race says
The tomatoes – I would add them to a paella, or a pasta sauce
Joanne Benham says
i would have to go for the lemons and make a lemon meringue pie, can’t beat fresh from the oven!
Jeremy Andrews says
red garlic sounds interesting Wondering how different it is to taste.
Choclette says
I guess garlic connoisseurs could tell the difference Jeremy, but it’s certainly a pretty colour. Not that there was any in the box.
Amy Beckett says
The lemon curd would be amazing for tart and my famous lemon drizzle cake. Yummy
Eva Appleby says
I would use the Honey first as l love honey on my porridge and on toast
Heather Sneddon says
Apples – I feel an Eve’s pudding coming on!
Dale Dow says
I would try to make the lemon curd from the lemons
Sara Owen says
I would love to use the lemon to try make lemon slices
Mandi says
The lemons caught my eye, and having 30+ chickens we always have an abundance of eggs, so it would have to be a lemon meringue pie.
Choclette says
I am so envious of your abundance of real eggs Mandi – how wonderful.
tishist says
I like the look of the Marmande tomatoes and I’d make a salad
kerry miller says
I’ll definitely be trying that lemon curd recipe, it looks absolutely delicious
Wendy Guy says
The apples would be my first choice to use for a delicious apple crumble for Sunday lunch.
ellie spider says
I think I would make a fresh lemon loaf cake first as we all love lemon cake and it tastes so much better when you make it using fresh rather than shop bought juice.
Rebecca E says
I’d be making a lemon meringue pie, and roasting those delicious tomatoes with fresh rosemary
Julie Camm says
Lemons…… and I would make a lovely tangy lemon meringue pie…
Michelle orchard says
Definitely the Apples I would make Apple and rhubarb dumplings
Choclette says
Oh my Michelle, I’d completely forgotten about apple dumplings and I’ve never had rhurbar dumplings, what a splendid idea.
Tracey S Anderson says
Oooooo lemons 🙂 I would make a lemon drizzle cake with those lovely lemons X x
Debbie Henderson says
The apples would make a toffee apple cake yummmm
Rich Hill says
The lemons & lemon curd, I’d use them to make a sticky lemon pud.
Erica Price says
The oranges. I’ve made a lot of jam, but never a curd and I like the sound of orange curd.
Hayley Todd says
I would use the kiwi fruit (one of my all time favourite fruits!) to make a yummy and very tasty Kiwi Cheesecake!
DONNA LEWIS says
The oranges & lemons to make a nice citrus sponge – with honey & almonds on top mmmmmm
Choclette says
I approve of this four in one Donna and it sounds delicious.
Rebecca Roberts says
The lemons and i would make lemon curd i also love lemons in water xxxx
karen clapp says
lemon curd- as a child my mum used to make lemon curd tarts..would love to bake some myself to relive my childhood memories 🙂
Mary Baldwin says
Apples – I would make a Dutch Apple Cake for all the family and serve it warm with some clotted cream.
Terrie says
I have only ever had shop bought lemon curd so now you have really made me want to try some would love to win and give it a go x
Cristín Williams says
Apples are my favourite fruit! The fresher the better so you know in a produce box they will be fantastic
Suzanne Roberts says
I’d make lemon curd, love lots of fruit curds which are either unheard of or underrated by many people. I also like making fruit cheeses. So many lovely things in the boxes, yummy.
Choclette says
I’m a big fan of curs too Suzanne and have made many different flavours. I’ve also made fruit butters, but not cheese – yet!
Hayley Fraser says
Lemon curd, so retro – takes me back to my childhood! x
David Crabb says
Sun dried tomatoes and then a juice with the oranges and apples!
Catriona Pavey says
I’ve make a lemon flavoured sponge with a warm honey glaze with the fresh lemons & honey. Its an absolute winner in our house 🙂
Choclette says
Oh, I’m not surprised Catriona, it sounds gorgeous.
lia sturman says
The apples would make apple pie my family would love one
Alison says
The oranges, I might attempt marmalade
Cheryl says
The way you’ve described the lemons has made me think of lemon drizzle cake, but I also like the idea of having the oranges fresh in a salad with beetroot
Choclette says
Cakes are always a winner with me Cheryl but I do like the idea of your orange and beetroot salad.
Lana says
I’d have to agree with you and go with the lemons! Your lemon curd recipe looks fantastic and despite making my own jams for several years I’ve never made my own lemon curd! The marmalade tomatoes look good too! You can’t beat organic tomatoes, great just roasted and served on crusty artisan bread.
Choclette says
Ah Lana, as a preserver, you just have to try lemon curd 🙂
steph lovatt says
The lemons and I’d make the lemon curd
Georgina sudron says
Apples I would make a apple and cinnamon tart
Barbara Handley says
Oranges. I like to start the day with fresh home made orange juice or lemon in hot water.
Choclette says
I’m a lemon in hot water kind of gal Barbara and never feel quite right if I don’t get a mug of it first thing in the morning.
Lizzy Cooper says
the lemons, I’d make a lemon loaf!
Kim Styles says
I love almond and I think with the box of fruits I would first cook an apple bakewell obviously incorporating the almonds for the paste
Choclette says
Ooh, you’ve got me dreaming about apple Bakewell now Kim. It sounds delicious, especially with freshly ground almonds.
Emily Hutchinson says
lemons. I’d make a lemon drizzle cake for a real treat 🙂
Vickie Jackson says
Ooooh the lemons and apples to make lemon curd and apple crumble! It sounds awful but my nan used to make it and it’s divine! Very naughty but yummy!
Choclette says
It sounds fantastic Vickie. I’m all for a little bit of naughtiness 😉
Jill f says
I love anything lemon lemon cheesecake lemon cake lemon tarts
Isabelle Smith says
juicy fresh lemons :p oooo la la . would use them for cocktails
Linda Toth says
Lemon Curd is my favourite. I would like to eat it simply on toast or with pancakes. <3
Natalie Gillham says
I love lemons so would make lemon meringue pies and lemon cheesecakes x
Kat Allinson says
I think I would use the apples to make an apple betty, but there’s so much potential in this box 🙂
Katherine McDonald says
I am also a huge fan of Lemon Curd, but those tomatoes look lush too!
Teresa Sheldon says
I’d love to use the red garlic I use garlic so much in my cooking but not used red one beforehand tomatoes love fresh tomatoes on the vine you can’t beat them
Tracy Ashwin says
Well you’ve inspired me to have a go at making lemon curd. I’m sure it tastes so much nicer than anything in the shops.
Choclette says
Yay, go for it Tracy 🙂
Lauren Old says
I would say the lemon curd does stick out and I would make a lemon meringue pie with it
Gemma Cook says
The apples stick out. I would make a delicious apple and cinnamon crumble.
Thank you for the chance ☺
Fantastic Giveaway!
Karen Howden says
I just love Lemon Tarts made with homemade Lemon Curd beautiful
Tim Millington says
The Marmanade tomatoes. I’d make them into a creamy tomato soup!
EJ Dunn says
The lemon curd. I’ve never actually tried it – so I’m not sure what to make with it!
Lisa c says
The lemons, I would make a zingy set lemon tart and make a sweet chantilly cream to go with it
Charlie Brunton says
I would use the apples to make a nice apple crumble to serve with custard x
Janine C says
The lemons look so juicy, perfect for a lemon drizzle cake. I had no idea that lemon curd is so easy to make either. You have inspired me to give it a go!!
Choclette says
Oh I do hope you try it. Homemade really is so much nicer and apart from a bit of stirring, it’s a synch.
Lynsey Ellard says
I’d make tomato and chilli salsa!
Diana says
Juicy Marmande tomatoes, would use these for a lovely stir fry with beef. All family would love it 🙂
Linda Thorn says
24th December 2015
I love lemons as they are a way of art,
With so many different ways to use them,
But the best for me
It’s got to be,
Lemon soufflé
Choclette says
Thanks Linda. I enjoyed reading that and it reminds me of my youth. Lemon soufflé was one of my mother’s regulars.
elaine stokes says
the apples, apple crumble with custard is the first thing that comes to mind
Leila Benhamida says
The apples as I will make some apple compote eat them fresh and also use to make some in small apple sweet pastries my favourite treats.
Suzie W says
The lemons because I have the perfect recipe for lemon victoria sponge, with homemade lemon curd. Delicious!
Jessica Hutton says
Id love to make a lemon curd pie. I haven’t had lemon curd in years but my mouth is watering at the thought now xx
Vicki says
Those gorgeous tomatoes. I’d make a delicious simple roasted tomato sauce to accompany some lovely pasta.
Cheryl Price says
the tomatoes, I’ve always wanted to make a nice creamy tomato soup
Chloe Ellis says
Apples. Make apple pie.
Johanne Currie says
Cool prize
Naomi M says
It’s the lemons that catch my eye, they look absolutely amazing, I could do so much with them! I have to agree I love all things lemon curd so I would make a homemade lemon sponge with lemon juice, lemon zest with lemon butter cream and homemade lemon curd, it may sound like lemon overkill but I’ve done it before and its lovely!
Choclette says
It sounds utterly delicious and not lemon overkill at all Naomi – mmmm.
CAT CULMER says
I’d love to make lemon curd as I hate the jar bought stuff
donna l jones says
I like lemon curd would make a lemon curd tart
Karen R says
The lemons might inspire me to make a lemon meringue pie, which like lemon curd, is so much better when homemade 🙂
Hazel Rea says
Apple and blackberry crumble – we have our own organic blackberries in the freezer.
Choclette says
Oh, I’m envious of those Hazel. Every year I tell myself I will freeze some and every year I don’t quite get around to it.
Maureen Moss says
LEMONS and Almonds………..Lemon curd …I often make this but I think a few toasted broken almonds added might make it really special
Choclette says
Ooh yes I do like your idea of toasted almonds added to lemon curd – lovely 🙂
bobbie minthull says
I love lemons in particular and often make a lemon curd myself. I love lemon meringue pie as well.
Katie skeoch says
Those tomatoes. A fabulous tomato & grilled pepper pesto sauce. Probably the tastiest I’ve made!
Emma Farrell says
I’d use the tomatoes to make a wonderful tomato &onion salad just like my great aunt used to make when I visited Poland as a child.
L Alexander says
Would love to make a really rich tomato chutney, with a little balsamic vinegar and chilli. Also a red onion marmalade – one of my favourites.
Becky John says
The tomatoes to make chutney
Rebecca Howells (@PeanutHog) says
Those lovely looking lemons. Would make a nice tangy lemon tart.
rebecca sellers says
I love lemon curd, never tried to make it myself yet!
Kathleen Bywaters says
Zesty refreshing home made lemonade! I like to make it with more lemons and less sugar so it is quite bitter but so yummy!
Choclette says
Oh yes, I’m with you there Kathleen – very refreshing.
Emily Biggs says
The apples, i could make an amazing apple pie with them!
Elizabeth says
One of the first recipes I made in my new Thermocook was lemon curd – I was amazed at how easy and perfect it was! Gorgeous! Loving your extra zesty version! 🙂
Choclette says
Thank you Elizabeth, it was your tip that got me to try it. What a brilliant tip it was. All stocks have gone and I can see another batch being made shortly.
Angie Hoggett says
I’d use the lemon curd for lemon cocktails and to put into the core of some cupcakes!
Erin says
I would love to get my hands on those gorgeous tomatoes to make some fresh salsa with.
Melanie Burton says
I would use the lemon curd to make lemon meringue pie! Love it! Happy New Year!
Karen Whittaker says
It would have to be lemon meringue pie – one of our favourite family dishes.
Christine Hobbs says
I love lemon curd on toast with a slice of cheese. Its heavenly xx
Lisa Mauchline says
The lemons and I’d make lemon meringue pie as that’s my husband’s favourite
Michelle Wild says
The tomatoes for my fab tomato sandwich on Greek bread.
Samantha O'D says
The tomato I would make a tomato and garlic puree to go on pizza and make a Bolognese
Catriona Hutchinson says
I would make traditional catalan tomato bread and tomato salad
Laura Asplin says
The tomatos, they look like they would be tasty in a tomato and mozzerella salad.
sharon martin says
i’d like to try making the lemon curd, then would use to bake lemon cakes
frances hopkins says
The lemon curd, I would love to try and love it myself
Colin Gault says
Marmalade and cheese on toast..thanks for the opportunity to win
Jaelin Farrow says
The Marmande tomatoes, I would make a spinach, ricotta and tomato frittata! Yummy 🙂
Victoria Prince says
The almonds are the first thing that catch my eye, and I would make a lovely salad with them and the oranges 🙂 Almond and orange salad is one of my favourite combos!
Choclette says
That sounds totally delicious and not something I’d ever have thought of Victoria.
Bev B says
Oh, the lemons, for sure! Like some of the others, I’ve never made lemon curd, so would love to give it a go. It seems much more straightforward than I’d imagined.
denise cross says
Lemons are my favourite fruit so I’d use these to make a delicious lemon drizzle cake
carole n says
The lemon curd looks great. It reminds me of my childhood and I would recreate some lemon curd tarts.
Louise Lumsden says
my hubby lived in Spain for a while and still raves about the citrus fruits there, so I’d use lemons first to make a lemon meringue pie
carolyn joyce says
Yummy scrummy Lemon drizzle cake – the lemons look gorgeous
ZacharyB says
The apples. I would make Apple pie straightaway 🙂
Mark R says
The apples, we ran short this year so a crumble would be great treat.
charlotte says
i’d either make some lemon curd or jam just like you, or i’d make an apple pie mm
Solange says
The apples. I would make an apple pie or crumble
clair downham says
Lemons for lemon drizzle cake or even gin and tonic with a slice.
Carole Walker says
I would make a lemon polenta cake which I like to serve with a bit of crème fraiche
Jamie Millard says
lemon curd to use in my lemon cheesecake. I made it with lemon juice at xmas but I do prefer it with curd
Polly Power says
Not tried lemon curd for years, was addicted when i was young
Choclette says
It sounds like it’s time for you to try some again Polly 🙂
Helen Thurston says
Lemons – and I’ve seen a recipe for vegan lemon curd I’m itching to have a go at now 🙂
Andrea A says
I’d use the apples to make an apple crumble with almond topping
betony bennett says
The lovely apples – definitely very sugary crumble
rebecca nisbet says
the tomatos look so fresh, i would make a a yummy greek salad.
Stephanie Whitehouse says
I’ve seen a recipe fro orange and almond preserve – I could try that
Emily Knight says
The tomatoes for me – I’d make a big batch of my homemade Bloody Mary ketchup!
Choclette says
Love the sound of that ketchup Emily 🙂
Andi G says
Apples for a nice crumble with some blackberries I have in the freezer
Laura Caraher says
The Juicy Marmande tomatoes – I would make tasty chutney with them
Elisabeth Ries says
I’d like the Marmande tomatoes – I’ve made many different jams, but I’d love to try these out in a pickle or chutney.
Tom Buchanan says
the oranges, i would try and make homemade citrus jellies like i used to have at christmas
Jamie says
The Spiced mango curd sounds so good, but I wonder what the “spice” is and whether it is too much
Choclette says
Spiced mango curd Jamie?
Jo m Welsh says
The lemons and I’d make a lemon cheesecake which smells amazing
Caroline H says
The honey and olive oil catch my eye. I’d use it with garlic, a splash of soy sauce and herbs to make a lovely sticky marinade for roast veg. Perfect for grey January and February.
Choclette says
Oh yes Caroline, that sounds wonderful. I might just join you 😉
Katy Stevens says
At this time of year it would definitely be apples! I would make apple pie, apple crumble and I would make apple sauce to have a nice change with the roast dinner on Sunday!
Happy New Year!
Jane H Shaw says
I really like the look of the tomatoes, I wouldn’t make anything with them, eat them as they are with some lovely fresh crunchy bread and butter. Bliss
Sheila Reeves says
I love lemons, use them in cakes, stews, and of course in drinks, so lovely to know you can use the skin with no risk of ingesting anything nasty!
Sheila Reeves says
My Tweet today wasn’t recorded above (my Gleam is playing up for Twitter?) it was this link https://twitter.com/CakeReev/status/689707658274816000
Choclette says
Thanks for letting me know Sheila. Twitter was down for a large part of yesterday, I wasn’t able to do anything for a while.
wendy malone says
apple crumble my son loves it.x
Nat thomason says
The lemons I would make lemon cake lovely and sweet and sour
Rachel Butterworth says
The oranges/lemons to make a juicy St. Clements cake.
Kay Panayi says
The red garlic in pasta sauce
Stacey Carnell says
The tomatoes! Mmmmmm I would make a beautiful pasta sauce with some garlic and basil 🙂
Allan Wilson says
The Red Garlic – perfect for making an authentic Spanish Garlic Soup
emma walters says
the lemons, one of my son’s favourite ingredients. i would like to make some lemonade for him x
Elizabeth Hinds says
The lemon curd – I would make lemon meringue as it’s a family favourite 🙂
leanne weir says
The oranges – would make a nice marmaade
Christine Dodd says
The honey – which I’d pour over fried bananas with coconut flakes
kate knight says
All the fruit looks like it would make a lovely smoothy for a healthy new year
Laura Jeffs says
I’d make a lovely apple cake 🙂 Love apples and all fruit in general 🙂 xx
katie w says
the apple as love making and eating apple pie or apple crumble
Tracey Belcher says
The Lemon Curd – Can be added to so many dishes – I love making lemon tarts and this would be perfect
Rebecca Hall says
The almonds – I fancy some festive spiced nuts!
Emma Ellams says
The apples…I can see an excellent apple and sultana crumble right there!
kate kathurima says
Apples – would make apple chutney or apple jelly or apple crumble
jane Evans says
I would love to try and make some of the lemon curd or maybe some tomato and chili chutney :0)
Kevin Honey says
Anything with Lemon Curd… Just on toast is delightful!
amy rennocks says
The apples!! You can’t beat a good apple pie and custard <3
KATHY D says
I would lose no time in getting those apples made into an old fashioned apple pie
Carolynn Woodland says
The Lemons – I would like to try and make Lemon Curd too
laura stewart says
The oranges- id make homemade orange marmalade xx
Karen hutchinson says
Lemon curd tarts – not much of a cook but worth a try !
Tracey Parker says
The blood orange curd, I would make a version of Nigella Lawson’s curd pavlova
claire woods says
The lemons and I’d take them to my Mums so she could make lemon meringue pie.
Sarah says
I hoping to get more into making jams and chutneys in 2016. Haven’t ate lemon curd in ages! Happy new year!
Choclette says
Thank you Sarah. I love the feeling of having a batch of preserves sitting in the cupboard. Hope you make 2016 your preserving year. Happy New Year to you too 🙂
chetyl hadfield says
Homemade lemon curd is my favourite, I would make a lemon meringue cheesecake
Laura Nice says
Apple crumble from those amazing apples!!
Debbie Preston says
The lemons as reading about your lemon curd makes me want some!
Kathy Eyre says
The oranges, in the middle of the winter a nice juicy orange will always catch my eye!! I’d make fresh orange juice…yum
aj says
The oranges as I have always wanted to make my own marmalade.
Choclette says
Homemade lemon curd is very hard to beat Ruth 🙂
iamalighthouse says
The kiwi fruit sounds amazing! I’d love to be able to make a delicious spread with it!!
Debbie Beville says
The gorgeous oranges caught my eye as I am starting a monthly preserving course in January and marmalade is our first topic. I think I’d be tempted to make an orange and mint salad with a dusting of cinammon which goes so well with all sorts of things
Kim M says
The tomatoes – love tomato and chilli chutney
Beky Austerberry says
The lemon curd has clouded my vision – thats all I can think of now!
Choclette says
Haha, there’s only one remedy – you’d better make some pronto 😉
Patricia Avery says
The lemons. I ran out of lemon curd at the beginning of October but have been so busy with Christmas etc I need to make some more. 🙂
laura banks says
the homemade lemon curd looks lovely and u cant beat homemade
pete c says
i would add a couple of ingredients to the sweet ptatoes and make a nice soup
Louise Bridgwater says
The apples! I think a spiced apple crumble with some of the orange rind in the crumble!
Choclette says
Ooh, what a fab idea. Next time I make an apple crumble I’m adding some orange rind to it – thank you 🙂
Charlene Keddy says
The apples would make a tasty apple crumble – perfect for the holiday season 🙂
ashleigh allan says
I would use the oranges to make a marmalade!
ashleigh allan says
I would love to use the lemons and try make a lemon curd too – i have always fancied doing that!
Andrew Seaman says
The apples, reminds me of the pie I made a few hours earlier x
Zinzi Graham says
I’d be making apple crumple or pie with cinnamon and nutmeg… One of my favourite flavours this time of year!
elizabeth ferguson says
I love mamalade, but would love to experiment with some variations xx
Jane says
The lemons look very fresh – I’d make a gin and tonic!
Choclette says
Haha Jane – the spirit of Christmas 😉
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
Oranges, Lemons and blanched almonds…. I would make a citrus meringue pie and use some of the almonds in the pastry base!
I love curd and love experimenting with different fruits in them….. One of my favourites is rhubarb which I first made a couple of years ago (tastes like rhubarb and custard in a jar)…. and then apple and blackberry curd is pretty good too. I do love a good citrus curd though…. thoroughly recommend adding a couple of oranges and limes to the lemons for a different tang!
Choclette says
Oh my Kate. I get the feeling you’re a fruit curd expert. I do agree rhubarb is rather good, but so is raspberry and passionfruit is amazing and …
Martina Pichova says
I would use the honey first – adding it to my porridge for breakfast.
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Happy Holidays to you and your family, Choclette.
Now I am off to make myself a batch of lemon curd!
Choclette says
Thank you so much Angie and I hope you have a wonderful time too – enjoy that curd 😀
Keith Hunt says
I like lemon curd that i like to ad to warm apple pie.
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen says
I love lemon curd but haven’t had it in years! My mum used to make homemade lemon curd when I was younger and I remember thinking it was one of the best things I had ever tasted! Shop bought is not quite the same 🙂 Happy Christmas!
Choclette says
Thanks very much Nadia. Maybe a goal for you next year is to try and make a dairy free version? Merry Christmas to you too and thank you for all your lovely comments.
Gill says
What a great idea – I love lemon curd too, you can’t beat homemade!
Heather Haigh says
I would have to go with the lemons and have a go at your lemon curd recipe. I’ve never even tried home-made lemon curd and would love to give it a go. Win or not this is one for me to bookmark.
Choclette says
Oh it is Heather, there really is nothing quite like homemade lemon curd. Merry Christmas.
Elaine Savage says
The apples. I would make Apple crumble straightaway 🙂
Tracey Peach says
Juicy Marmande tomatoes & I would make a huge str fry with them 🙂
Jane Willis says
The oranges – I fancy making some spiced orange and thyme jelly for serving with cold meats
Choclette says
Spiced orange and thyme jelly sounds wonderful Jane – I might have to try some of that myself 🙂
Julie Tift says
What an array of fruits and I love them all. I love lemons in particular and make a (my family think it’s a wonderful) tangy lemon cake. I haven’t tried making lemon curd myself but I agree that homemade is far superior to the bought stuff so I may have to try and make some myself too!
Spencer Broadley says
Spiced Mango Curd simpy spread on toast or crackers
Krystyna Joyce says
Tomatoes: either tomato chutney or use in a risotto! 🙂
Beryl drake says
I’m going to give these curd recipes a try they look yummy . My favourite is lemon it’s the best
stephanie whitehurst says
Lemon curd for me on toast