Lemon Curd and a 3p Fruits Organic Box Giveaway #68
A tangy zesty lemon curd which is a cinch to make in the Optimum Thermocook. But if you don’t mind a bit of stirring, it can easily be made by hand too. The recipe uses whole eggs, so if you don’t like waste, you’ll be delighted to not have leftover egg whites as you find in 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, the fruit and veg skins can be eaten 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. Orders can be made anywhere within the EU and received 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.
Optimum ThermoCook
I thought I’d try using my new Optimum ThermoCook to make the lemon curd. As it’s Christmas, the Thermocook is currently on offer for £537, that’s a whopping £358 off. It was so easy and so successful, I made a second batch almost immediately afterwards. It sure beats standing around stirring for twenty minutes or more – just bung in all of the ingredients and let the Thermocook work its magic. I based my recipe on the one that comes with the ThermoCook, but adapted it as I like lemon curd to be really zesty and didn’t want a spare egg white hanging around.
I shall be taking a break for a few days. Normal service will resume in the New Year. Meanwhile I wish you all
a very
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I leave you with a splendid giveaway to amuse you in my absence. It’s open to anyone in the EU. Do scroll down to the bottom of the post to enter.
Lemon Curd – The Recipe
Lemon Curd
Ingredients
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 2 large juicy organic lemons , zested and juiced
- 3 medium to large eggs
- 150 g golden caster sugar (I used cardamom sugar)
Instructions
Traditional Method
- Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan over low heat .
- Add the sugar and grate in the lemon zest. Squeeze in the juice and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- 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 20 minutes.
- Pour into warm sterilised jars. Cover with waxed paper discs and seal. Label and store in a cool dark place for up to a month. Refrigerate and eat within a week once opened.
ThermoCook
- Place all ingredients into the jug.
- Whizz for 7 seconds on speed 7.
- Insert the stirring tool and cook for 15 minutes at 80C on speed 3.
- Pour into warm sterilised jars. Cover with waxed paper discs and seal. Label and store in a cool dark place for up to a month. Refrigerate and eat within a week once opened.
Other Fruit Curd Recipes You Might Like
- Blood orange curd via Tin and Thyme
- Rhubarb curd via Foodie Quine
- Spiced mango curd via Family Friends Food
Thanks to 3p Fruits for the mixed produce box. There was no requirement to write a positive review and as always, all opinions are my own. The post contains affiliate links. Buying through a link to the Optimum Thermocook will not cost you any more, but I will get a small commission. This helps to keep Tin and Thyme blithe and blogging.
Mixed Produce Box Giveaway
Spencer Broadley
24th December 2015 at 8:59 amSpiced Mango Curd simpy spread on toast or crackers
Krystyna Joyce
23rd January 2016 at 8:22 amTomatoes: either tomato chutney or use in a risotto! 🙂
Beryl drake
23rd January 2016 at 7:55 pmI’m going to give these curd recipes a try they look yummy . My favourite is lemon it’s the best
stephanie whitehurst
23rd January 2016 at 8:52 pmLemon curd for me on toast
Julie Tift
24th December 2015 at 9:01 amWhat 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!
Jane Willis
24th December 2015 at 9:03 amThe oranges – I fancy making some spiced orange and thyme jelly for serving with cold meats
Choclette
24th December 2015 at 9:07 amSpiced orange and thyme jelly sounds wonderful Jane – I might have to try some of that myself 🙂
Tracey Peach
24th December 2015 at 9:34 amJuicy Marmande tomatoes & I would make a huge str fry with them 🙂
Elaine Savage
24th December 2015 at 9:39 amThe apples. I would make Apple crumble straightaway 🙂
Paula Readings
24th December 2015 at 9:42 amTomatoes, too make a pizza
Heather Haigh
24th December 2015 at 10:03 amI 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
24th December 2015 at 6:14 pmOh it is Heather, there really is nothing quite like homemade lemon curd. Merry Christmas.
Gill
24th December 2015 at 10:46 amWhat a great idea – I love lemon curd too, you can’t beat homemade!
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen
24th December 2015 at 11:04 amI 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
24th December 2015 at 6:13 pmThanks 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.
Keith Hunt
24th December 2015 at 11:13 amI like lemon curd that i like to ad to warm apple pie.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
24th December 2015 at 11:25 amHappy Holidays to you and your family, Choclette.
Now I am off to make myself a batch of lemon curd!
Choclette
24th December 2015 at 6:12 pmThank you so much Angie and I hope you have a wonderful time too – enjoy that curd 😀
Martina Pichova
24th December 2015 at 12:24 pmI would use the honey first – adding it to my porridge for breakfast.
ELAINE DALE
24th December 2015 at 2:42 pmThe apples. would make apple pie
Kate - gluten free alchemist
24th December 2015 at 2:46 pmOranges, 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
24th December 2015 at 6:11 pmOh 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 …
Jane
24th December 2015 at 3:38 pmThe lemons look very fresh – I’d make a gin and tonic!
Choclette
24th December 2015 at 6:10 pmHaha Jane – the spirit of Christmas 😉
elizabeth ferguson
24th December 2015 at 3:47 pmI love mamalade, but would love to experiment with some variations xx
Zinzi Graham
24th December 2015 at 4:43 pmI’d be making apple crumple or pie with cinnamon and nutmeg… One of my favourite flavours this time of year!
Andrew Seaman
24th December 2015 at 5:57 pmThe apples, reminds me of the pie I made a few hours earlier x
Karl Borowy
24th December 2015 at 6:07 pmlovely giant tomatoes and lemon
ashleigh allan
24th December 2015 at 7:25 pmI would use the oranges to make a marmalade!
ashleigh allan
24th December 2015 at 7:28 pmI would love to use the lemons and try make a lemon curd too – i have always fancied doing that!
Charlene Keddy
24th December 2015 at 10:29 pmThe apples would make a tasty apple crumble – perfect for the holiday season 🙂
Hayley Lynch
24th December 2015 at 11:36 pmWould love to try a lemon curd out x
Lynsey Buchanan
25th December 2015 at 1:50 amThe oranges and lemons to make orange lemonade
Louise Bridgwater
25th December 2015 at 5:04 amThe apples! I think a spiced apple crumble with some of the orange rind in the crumble!
Choclette
27th December 2015 at 8:29 pmOoh, what a fab idea. Next time I make an apple crumble I’m adding some orange rind to it – thank you 🙂
Ruth Harwood
25th December 2015 at 8:24 amI love lemon curd 🙂
Choclette
27th December 2015 at 8:28 pmHomemade lemon curd is very hard to beat Ruth 🙂
pete c
26th December 2015 at 9:58 pmi would add a couple of ingredients to the sweet ptatoes and make a nice soup
laura banks
27th December 2015 at 12:27 pmthe homemade lemon curd looks lovely and u cant beat homemade
Patricia Avery
27th December 2015 at 12:39 pmThe 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. 🙂
Beky Austerberry
27th December 2015 at 5:33 pmThe lemon curd has clouded my vision – thats all I can think of now!
Choclette
27th December 2015 at 8:24 pmHaha, there’s only one remedy – you’d better make some pronto 😉
Kim M
27th December 2015 at 5:40 pmThe tomatoes – love tomato and chilli chutney
Debbie Beville
27th December 2015 at 7:01 pmThe 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
iamalighthouse
27th December 2015 at 7:11 pmThe kiwi fruit sounds amazing! I’d love to be able to make a delicious spread with it!!
aj
27th December 2015 at 9:45 pmThe oranges as I have always wanted to make my own marmalade.
Kathy Eyre
28th December 2015 at 3:00 amThe oranges, in the middle of the winter a nice juicy orange will always catch my eye!! I’d make fresh orange juice…yum
Debbie Preston
28th December 2015 at 12:20 pmThe lemons as reading about your lemon curd makes me want some!
Laura Nice
28th December 2015 at 4:42 pmApple crumble from those amazing apples!!
chetyl hadfield
28th December 2015 at 5:27 pmHomemade lemon curd is my favourite, I would make a lemon meringue cheesecake
Julie Booth
28th December 2015 at 6:29 pmThe lemons and I would try making lemon curd
Natalie Crossan
29th December 2015 at 11:30 amThe apples
Sarah
29th December 2015 at 7:08 pmI hoping to get more into making jams and chutneys in 2016. Haven’t ate lemon curd in ages! Happy new year!
Choclette
30th December 2015 at 2:05 pmThank 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 🙂
claire woods
29th December 2015 at 7:15 pmThe lemons and I’d take them to my Mums so she could make lemon meringue pie.
Tracey Parker
30th December 2015 at 12:02 pmThe blood orange curd, I would make a version of Nigella Lawson’s curd pavlova
Joanne Hutchings
30th December 2015 at 1:40 pmThe olive oil – I’d use it for a nice salad dressing.
Karen hutchinson
30th December 2015 at 1:48 pmLemon curd tarts – not much of a cook but worth a try !
Paula smith
30th December 2015 at 2:27 pmLove Lemon curd
gillian burden
30th December 2015 at 2:45 pmlove to try a lemon curd out
laura stewart
30th December 2015 at 2:55 pmThe oranges- id make homemade orange marmalade xx
Carolynn Woodland
30th December 2015 at 3:18 pmThe Lemons – I would like to try and make Lemon Curd too
KATHY D
30th December 2015 at 5:25 pmI would lose no time in getting those apples made into an old fashioned apple pie
amy rennocks
30th December 2015 at 5:36 pmThe apples!! You can’t beat a good apple pie and custard <3
Kevin Honey
30th December 2015 at 7:25 pmAnything with Lemon Curd… Just on toast is delightful!
Jessica Powell (Babi a Fi)
31st December 2015 at 6:53 ama victoria sponge with lemon curd 🙂
jane Evans
31st December 2015 at 11:26 amI would love to try and make some of the lemon curd or maybe some tomato and chili chutney :0)
kate kathurima
31st December 2015 at 3:14 pmApples – would make apple chutney or apple jelly or apple crumble
Emma Ellams
31st December 2015 at 4:53 pmThe apples…I can see an excellent apple and sultana crumble right there!
Rebecca Hall
1st January 2016 at 6:13 amThe almonds – I fancy some festive spiced nuts!
Tracey Belcher
1st January 2016 at 7:27 amThe Lemon Curd – Can be added to so many dishes – I love making lemon tarts and this would be perfect
katie w
1st January 2016 at 8:14 amthe apple as love making and eating apple pie or apple crumble
Laura Jeffs
1st January 2016 at 9:24 amI’d make a lovely apple cake 🙂 Love apples and all fruit in general 🙂 xx
kate knight
1st January 2016 at 9:35 amAll the fruit looks like it would make a lovely smoothy for a healthy new year
Danika Lloyd
1st January 2016 at 10:57 amthe citrus! I’d make citrus drizzle cake
Christine Dodd
1st January 2016 at 12:29 pmThe honey – which I’d pour over fried bananas with coconut flakes
leanne weir
1st January 2016 at 12:41 pmThe oranges – would make a nice marmaade
Elizabeth Hinds
1st January 2016 at 12:48 pmThe lemon curd – I would make lemon meringue as it’s a family favourite 🙂
emma walters
1st January 2016 at 4:20 pmthe lemons, one of my son’s favourite ingredients. i would like to make some lemonade for him x
Allan Wilson
1st January 2016 at 5:33 pmThe Red Garlic – perfect for making an authentic Spanish Garlic Soup
Stacey Carnell
1st January 2016 at 7:12 pmThe tomatoes! Mmmmmm I would make a beautiful pasta sauce with some garlic and basil 🙂
Kay Panayi
1st January 2016 at 8:00 pmThe red garlic in pasta sauce
Michelle Ferguson
1st January 2016 at 8:42 pmI would make a tomato and chilli soup
Rachel Butterworth
1st January 2016 at 11:48 pmThe oranges/lemons to make a juicy St. Clements cake.
Nat thomason
2nd January 2016 at 1:32 amThe lemons I would make lemon cake lovely and sweet and sour
wendy malone
2nd January 2016 at 8:40 amapple crumble my son loves it.x
Sally Collingwood
2nd January 2016 at 11:56 amvictoria sponge with lemon curd
Sheila Reeves
2nd January 2016 at 12:12 pmI 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
20th January 2016 at 7:16 amMy Tweet today wasn’t recorded above (my Gleam is playing up for Twitter?) it was this link https://twitter.com/CakeReev/status/689707658274816000
Choclette
20th January 2016 at 9:06 amThanks for letting me know Sheila. Twitter was down for a large part of yesterday, I wasn’t able to do anything for a while.
Jane H Shaw
2nd January 2016 at 2:12 pmI 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
Katy Stevens
2nd January 2016 at 2:47 pmAt 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!
Caroline H
2nd January 2016 at 2:49 pmThe 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
2nd January 2016 at 5:38 pmOh yes Caroline, that sounds wonderful. I might just join you 😉
Jo m Welsh
2nd January 2016 at 3:07 pmThe lemons and I’d make a lemon cheesecake which smells amazing
Jamie
2nd January 2016 at 5:17 pmThe Spiced mango curd sounds so good, but I wonder what the “spice” is and whether it is too much
Choclette
2nd January 2016 at 5:40 pmSpiced mango curd Jamie?
Tom Buchanan
2nd January 2016 at 8:22 pmthe oranges, i would try and make homemade citrus jellies like i used to have at christmas
Emily Clark
2nd January 2016 at 8:48 pmSome spicy tomato chutney
Elisabeth Ries
2nd January 2016 at 9:28 pmI’d like the Marmande tomatoes – I’ve made many different jams, but I’d love to try these out in a pickle or chutney.
Laura Caraher
2nd January 2016 at 10:34 pmThe Juicy Marmande tomatoes – I would make tasty chutney with them
Andi G
3rd January 2016 at 12:12 amApples for a nice crumble with some blackberries I have in the freezer
Richard Tyler
3rd January 2016 at 3:01 amApples – for an amazing apple pie (& custard)
lisa
3rd January 2016 at 11:22 amOMG they all sound wonderful, love lemon curd 🙂
Emily Knight
3rd January 2016 at 3:56 pmThe tomatoes for me – I’d make a big batch of my homemade Bloody Mary ketchup!
Choclette
3rd January 2016 at 8:07 pmLove the sound of that ketchup Emily 🙂
Stephanie Whitehouse
3rd January 2016 at 8:25 pmI’ve seen a recipe fro orange and almond preserve – I could try that
rebecca nisbet
3rd January 2016 at 9:42 pmthe tomatos look so fresh, i would make a a yummy greek salad.
betony bennett
4th January 2016 at 11:23 amThe lovely apples – definitely very sugary crumble
Andrea A
4th January 2016 at 1:30 pmI’d use the apples to make an apple crumble with almond topping
Helen Thurston
4th January 2016 at 2:28 pmLemons – and I’ve seen a recipe for vegan lemon curd I’m itching to have a go at now 🙂
Polly Power
4th January 2016 at 9:35 pmNot tried lemon curd for years, was addicted when i was young
Choclette
5th January 2016 at 9:22 amIt sounds like it’s time for you to try some again Polly 🙂
Jamie Millard
4th January 2016 at 11:17 pmlemon curd to use in my lemon cheesecake. I made it with lemon juice at xmas but I do prefer it with curd
Carole Walker
5th January 2016 at 11:01 amI would make a lemon polenta cake which I like to serve with a bit of crème fraiche
clair downham
5th January 2016 at 1:14 pmlemons fo lmon drizzle cake or even gin and tonic with a slice
Solange
5th January 2016 at 8:05 pmThe apples. I would make an apple pie or crumble
JODIE BEAUMONT
6th January 2016 at 2:38 pmlemons for a lemon sorbet!
charlotte
6th January 2016 at 4:30 pmi’d either make some lemon curd or jam just like you, or i’d make an apple pie mm
Mark R
6th January 2016 at 7:21 pmThe apples, we ran short this year so a crumble would be great treat.
ZacharyB
6th January 2016 at 7:44 pmThe apples. I would make Apple pie straightaway 🙂
carolyn joyce
6th January 2016 at 9:07 pmYummy scrummy Lemon drizzle cake – the lemons look gorgeous
Louise Lumsden
6th January 2016 at 10:10 pmmy 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
katrina walsh
6th January 2016 at 10:38 pmthe oranges could make a lovely zesty marmalade
carole n
7th January 2016 at 9:51 amThe lemon curd looks great. It reminds me of my childhood and I would recreate some lemon curd tarts.
Charlotte Moore
7th January 2016 at 10:57 amApples to.make apple.crumble
denise cross
7th January 2016 at 4:57 pmLemons are my favourite fruit so I’d use these to make a delicious lemon drizzle cake
Scott Fallon
7th January 2016 at 5:06 pmThe apples
caroline kelly
7th January 2016 at 11:05 pmLemon curd tarts or lemon cake
Bev B
8th January 2016 at 2:18 pmOh, 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.
Victoria Prince
9th January 2016 at 10:31 amThe 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
9th January 2016 at 5:54 pmThat sounds totally delicious and not something I’d ever have thought of Victoria.
Chloe Bailey
9th January 2016 at 1:39 pmApples…apple soufflé
Nicola Glover
9th January 2016 at 2:44 pmLemon Meringue Pie
Jaelin Farrow
9th January 2016 at 5:43 pmThe Marmande tomatoes, I would make a spinach, ricotta and tomato frittata! Yummy 🙂
Colin Gault
9th January 2016 at 9:18 pmMarmalade and cheese on toast..thanks for the opportunity to win
LucyBo17
9th January 2016 at 10:12 pmLiking the lemon curd
frances hopkins
10th January 2016 at 10:50 amThe lemon curd, I would love to try and love it myself
sharon martin
10th January 2016 at 12:40 pmi’d like to try making the lemon curd, then would use to bake lemon cakes
Laura Asplin
10th January 2016 at 5:22 pmThe tomatos, they look like they would be tasty in a tomato and mozzerella salad.
Catriona Hutchinson
10th January 2016 at 9:58 pmI would make traditional catalan tomato bread and tomato salad
Samantha O'D
10th January 2016 at 10:41 pmThe tomato I would make a tomato and garlic puree to go on pizza and make a Bolognese
Michelle Wild
11th January 2016 at 12:45 amThe tomatoes for my fab tomato sandwich on Greek bread.
Lisa Mauchline
11th January 2016 at 12:54 amThe lemons and I’d make lemon meringue pie as that’s my husband’s favourite
Christine Hobbs
11th January 2016 at 10:48 amI love lemon curd on toast with a slice of cheese. Its heavenly xx
Karen Whittaker
11th January 2016 at 11:16 amIt would have to be lemon meringue pie – one of our favourite family dishes.
Melanie Burton
11th January 2016 at 12:33 pmI would use the lemon curd to make lemon meringue pie! Love it! Happy New Year!
Erin
11th January 2016 at 1:18 pmI would love to get my hands on those gorgeous tomatoes to make some fresh salsa with.
Angie Hoggett
12th January 2016 at 12:03 pmI’d use the lemon curd for lemon cocktails and to put into the core of some cupcakes!
Elizabeth
12th January 2016 at 2:01 pmOne 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
13th January 2016 at 2:50 pmThank 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.
Esme mccrubb
12th January 2016 at 7:32 pmI WOULD USE THE TOMATOES TO MAKE A HOMEMADE PIZZA TOPPING
Emily Biggs
12th January 2016 at 10:57 pmThe apples, i could make an amazing apple pie with them!
Kathleen Bywaters
13th January 2016 at 10:36 amZesty refreshing home made lemonade! I like to make it with more lemons and less sugar so it is quite bitter but so yummy!
Choclette
13th January 2016 at 2:45 pmOh yes, I’m with you there Kathleen – very refreshing.
rebecca sellers
13th January 2016 at 1:58 pmI love lemon curd, never tried to make it myself yet!
Rebecca Howells (@PeanutHog)
13th January 2016 at 5:23 pmThose lovely looking lemons. Would make a nice tangy lemon tart.
Mary Chez
13th January 2016 at 8:38 pmThe apples.i would make an apple pie
Becky John
14th January 2016 at 2:53 pmThe tomatoes to make chutney
L Alexander
15th January 2016 at 12:55 amWould love to make a really rich tomato chutney, with a little balsamic vinegar and chilli. Also a red onion marmalade – one of my favourites.
Maria P
15th January 2016 at 8:27 amapples – I love apple pie 🙂
Shelley Moore
16th January 2016 at 11:35 amLemons – I could make a lemon drizzle cake!
Emma Farrell
16th January 2016 at 1:48 pmI’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.
Katie skeoch
16th January 2016 at 3:10 pmThose tomatoes. A fabulous tomato & grilled pepper pesto sauce. Probably the tastiest I’ve made!
bobbie minthull
16th January 2016 at 4:06 pmI love lemons in particular and often make a lemon curd myself. I love lemon meringue pie as well.
Maureen Moss
16th January 2016 at 5:24 pmLEMONS and Almonds………..Lemon curd …I often make this but I think a few toasted broken almonds added might make it really special
Choclette
16th January 2016 at 8:02 pmOoh yes I do like your idea of toasted almonds added to lemon curd – lovely 🙂
Hazel Rea
16th January 2016 at 10:04 pmApple and blackberry crumble – we have our own organic blackberries in the freezer.
Choclette
18th January 2016 at 9:11 amOh, 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.
Karen R
17th January 2016 at 9:49 amThe lemons might inspire me to make a lemon meringue pie, which like lemon curd, is so much better when homemade 🙂
donna l jones
17th January 2016 at 1:47 pmI like lemon curd would make a lemon curd tart
CAT CULMER
17th January 2016 at 4:44 pmI’d love to make lemon curd as I hate the jar bought stuff
Naomi M
17th January 2016 at 5:58 pmIt’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
18th January 2016 at 9:18 amIt sounds utterly delicious and not lemon overkill at all Naomi – mmmm.
Johanne Currie
17th January 2016 at 7:38 pmCool prize
Chloe Ellis
17th January 2016 at 9:44 pmApples. Make apple pie.
Cheryl Price
18th January 2016 at 10:51 amthe tomatoes, I’ve always wanted to make a nice creamy tomato soup
Vicki
18th January 2016 at 12:47 pmThose gorgeous tomatoes. I’d make a delicious simple roasted tomato sauce to accompany some lovely pasta.
cathyj
18th January 2016 at 4:31 pmtomatos I would use in a chutney with red onions
Jessica Hutton
19th January 2016 at 9:17 amId 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
Suzie W
19th January 2016 at 2:32 pmThe lemons because I have the perfect recipe for lemon victoria sponge, with homemade lemon curd. Delicious!
Zoe g
19th January 2016 at 5:05 pmJuicy Marinade tomatoes I could use them in italian dishes
Leila Benhamida
19th January 2016 at 5:10 pmThe 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.
elaine stokes
20th January 2016 at 9:18 amthe apples, apple crumble with custard is the first thing that comes to mind
Linda Thorn
20th January 2016 at 11:19 am24th 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
20th January 2016 at 4:58 pmThanks Linda. I enjoyed reading that and it reminds me of my youth. Lemon soufflé was one of my mother’s regulars.
Diana
20th January 2016 at 2:22 pmJuicy Marmande tomatoes, would use these for a lovely stir fry with beef. All family would love it 🙂
Lynsey Ellard
20th January 2016 at 2:27 pmI’d make tomato and chilli salsa!
Janine C
20th January 2016 at 4:28 pmThe 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
20th January 2016 at 5:00 pmOh I do hope you try it. Homemade really is so much nicer and apart from a bit of stirring, it’s a synch.
Annette Oliver
20th January 2016 at 5:23 pmApples, for apple pie with cream
Charlie Brunton
20th January 2016 at 9:23 pmI would use the apples to make a nice apple crumble to serve with custard x
Lisa c
20th January 2016 at 9:54 pmThe lemons, I would make a zingy set lemon tart and make a sweet chantilly cream to go with it
EJ Dunn
20th January 2016 at 10:38 pmThe lemon curd. I’ve never actually tried it – so I’m not sure what to make with it!
Tim Millington
21st January 2016 at 8:44 amThe Marmanade tomatoes. I’d make them into a creamy tomato soup!
Karen Howden
21st January 2016 at 11:43 amI just love Lemon Tarts made with homemade Lemon Curd beautiful
SAISSE SANDERS
21st January 2016 at 12:36 pmI ADORE MAKING LEMON MERINGUE PIE SO THE LEMON CURD LOOKS SO AMAZING, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PRIZE.
Liz M
21st January 2016 at 12:56 pmLemon Curd is a guilty pleasure 🙂
Gemma Cook
21st January 2016 at 2:47 pmThe apples stick out. I would make a delicious apple and cinnamon crumble.
Thank you for the chance ☺
Fantastic Giveaway!
Lauren Old
21st January 2016 at 5:31 pmI would say the lemon curd does stick out and I would make a lemon meringue pie with it
Tracy Ashwin
21st January 2016 at 6:42 pmWell 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
23rd January 2016 at 7:28 pmYay, go for it Tracy 🙂
Teresa Sheldon
21st January 2016 at 7:29 pmI’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
Helen Hodgson
21st January 2016 at 8:47 pmLemon meringue – yummy !
Katherine McDonald
21st January 2016 at 8:55 pmI am also a huge fan of Lemon Curd, but those tomatoes look lush too!
Kat Allinson
21st January 2016 at 9:05 pmI think I would use the apples to make an apple betty, but there’s so much potential in this box 🙂
Sheri Darby
21st January 2016 at 9:19 pmThe apples – I love home made Apple cake
Tania Atfield
21st January 2016 at 9:20 pmSpiced apple chutney
Natalie Gillham
22nd January 2016 at 12:14 amI love lemons so would make lemon meringue pies and lemon cheesecakes x
Linda Toth
22nd January 2016 at 12:35 amLemon Curd is my favourite. I would like to eat it simply on toast or with pancakes. <3
Isabelle Smith
22nd January 2016 at 2:19 amjuicy fresh lemons :p oooo la la . would use them for cocktails
Jill f
22nd January 2016 at 7:03 amI love anything lemon lemon cheesecake lemon cake lemon tarts
Vickie Jackson
22nd January 2016 at 8:55 amOoooh 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
23rd January 2016 at 7:25 pmIt sounds fantastic Vickie. I’m all for a little bit of naughtiness 😉
Emily Hutchinson
22nd January 2016 at 9:48 amlemons. I’d make a lemon drizzle cake for a real treat 🙂
Sarah Parker
22nd January 2016 at 12:38 pmlemon curd for tarts 🙂
Kim Styles
22nd January 2016 at 1:20 pmI 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
23rd January 2016 at 7:24 pmOoh, you’ve got me dreaming about apple Bakewell now Kim. It sounds delicious, especially with freshly ground almonds.
Lizzy Cooper
22nd January 2016 at 1:42 pmthe lemons, I’d make a lemon loaf!
Barbara Handley
22nd January 2016 at 2:31 pmOranges. I like to start the day with fresh home made orange juice or lemon in hot water.
Choclette
23rd January 2016 at 7:22 pmI’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.
Georgina sudron
22nd January 2016 at 4:03 pmApples I would make a apple and cinnamon tart
Lauren Main
22nd January 2016 at 4:04 pmThe apples for apple crumble!!
steph lovatt
22nd January 2016 at 4:27 pmThe lemons and I’d make the lemon curd
Lana
22nd January 2016 at 4:58 pmI’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
23rd January 2016 at 7:20 pmAh Lana, as a preserver, you just have to try lemon curd 🙂
Cheryl
22nd January 2016 at 5:17 pmThe 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
23rd January 2016 at 7:19 pmCakes are always a winner with me Cheryl but I do like the idea of your orange and beetroot salad.
Alison
22nd January 2016 at 5:47 pmThe oranges, I might attempt marmalade
lia sturman
22nd January 2016 at 6:58 pmThe apples would make apple pie my family would love one
Catriona Pavey
22nd January 2016 at 7:19 pmI’ve make a lemon flavoured sponge with a warm honey glaze with the fresh lemons & honey. Its an absolute winner in our house 🙂
Choclette
23rd January 2016 at 7:18 pmOh, I’m not surprised Catriona, it sounds gorgeous.
Victoria Thurgood
22nd January 2016 at 7:54 pmThe apples for a nice pie
David Crabb
22nd January 2016 at 8:18 pmSun dried tomatoes and then a juice with the oranges and apples!
claire little
22nd January 2016 at 8:27 pmlemons for lemon cake
Anneka Hulse
22nd January 2016 at 8:54 pma lemon tart with the lemon curd
Hayley Fraser
22nd January 2016 at 11:52 pmLemon curd, so retro – takes me back to my childhood! x
Suzanne Roberts
23rd January 2016 at 12:56 amI’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
23rd January 2016 at 7:13 pmI’m a big fan of curs too Suzanne and have made many different flavours. I’ve also made fruit butters, but not cheese – yet!
Cristín Williams
23rd January 2016 at 6:46 amApples are my favourite fruit! The fresher the better so you know in a produce box they will be fantastic
Terrie
23rd January 2016 at 6:48 amI 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
Matt Brasier
23rd January 2016 at 7:10 amI love lemon curd
Mary Baldwin
23rd January 2016 at 7:12 amApples – I would make a Dutch Apple Cake for all the family and serve it warm with some clotted cream.
karen clapp
23rd January 2016 at 7:20 amlemon curd- as a child my mum used to make lemon curd tarts..would love to bake some myself to relive my childhood memories 🙂
Rebecca Roberts
23rd January 2016 at 7:24 amThe lemons and i would make lemon curd i also love lemons in water xxxx
DONNA LEWIS
23rd January 2016 at 7:34 amThe oranges & lemons to make a nice citrus sponge – with honey & almonds on top mmmmmm
Choclette
23rd January 2016 at 7:11 pmI approve of this four in one Donna and it sounds delicious.
Hayley Todd
23rd January 2016 at 7:49 amI would use the kiwi fruit (one of my all time favourite fruits!) to make a yummy and very tasty Kiwi Cheesecake!
Erica Price
23rd January 2016 at 9:13 amThe oranges. I’ve made a lot of jam, but never a curd and I like the sound of orange curd.
Rich Hill
23rd January 2016 at 9:39 amThe lemons & lemon curd, I’d use them to make a sticky lemon pud.
Debbie Henderson
23rd January 2016 at 10:10 amThe apples would make a toffee apple cake yummmm
sarah bramble
23rd January 2016 at 10:47 amApples for me for apple pie x
Tracey S Anderson
23rd January 2016 at 10:57 amOooooo lemons 🙂 I would make a lemon drizzle cake with those lovely lemons X x
Michelle orchard
23rd January 2016 at 11:49 amDefinitely the Apples I would make Apple and rhubarb dumplings
Choclette
23rd January 2016 at 7:09 pmOh my Michelle, I’d completely forgotten about apple dumplings and I’ve never had rhurbar dumplings, what a splendid idea.
Julie Camm
23rd January 2016 at 11:54 amLemons…… and I would make a lovely tangy lemon meringue pie…
Rebecca E
23rd January 2016 at 12:32 pmI’d be making a lemon meringue pie, and roasting those delicious tomatoes with fresh rosemary
ellie spider
23rd January 2016 at 12:58 pmI 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.
Wendy Guy
23rd January 2016 at 1:16 pmThe apples would be my first choice to use for a delicious apple crumble for Sunday lunch.
kerry miller
23rd January 2016 at 1:22 pmI’ll definitely be trying that lemon curd recipe, it looks absolutely delicious
tishist
23rd January 2016 at 1:52 pmI like the look of the Marmande tomatoes and I’d make a salad
Mandi
23rd January 2016 at 2:19 pmThe 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
23rd January 2016 at 7:07 pmI am so envious of your abundance of real eggs Mandi – how wonderful.
Sara Owen
23rd January 2016 at 2:20 pmI would love to use the lemon to try make lemon slices
Dale Dow
23rd January 2016 at 2:29 pmI would try to make the lemon curd from the lemons
Heather Sneddon
23rd January 2016 at 2:35 pmApples – I feel an Eve’s pudding coming on!
Eva Appleby
23rd January 2016 at 2:59 pmI would use the Honey first as l love honey on my porridge and on toast
Amy Beckett
23rd January 2016 at 3:01 pmThe lemon curd would be amazing for tart and my famous lemon drizzle cake. Yummy
Anita hargreaves
23rd January 2016 at 3:37 pmI’d use the honey first x
Jeremy Andrews
23rd January 2016 at 4:08 pmred garlic sounds interesting Wondering how different it is to taste.
Choclette
23rd January 2016 at 7:01 pmI guess garlic connoisseurs could tell the difference Jeremy, but it’s certainly a pretty colour. Not that there was any in the box.
Joanne Benham
23rd January 2016 at 4:09 pmi would have to go for the lemons and make a lemon meringue pie, can’t beat fresh from the oven!
Michelle lintern
23rd January 2016 at 4:10 pmWould make an apple pie
Susan Race
23rd January 2016 at 4:21 pmThe tomatoes – I would add them to a paella, or a pasta sauce
Joanne Jackson
23rd January 2016 at 5:38 pmApples to make apple crumble
Caroline Signey
23rd January 2016 at 6:23 pmThe blanched almonds, I’d make an almond tart
ALK
23rd January 2016 at 6:58 pmWith fresh limes to make a difference to the ususal marmalade.
sarah-dawn pope
23rd January 2016 at 7:02 pmI would use the oranges to make a Pride of Andalucia cake, they look & taste amazing, yet are so simple to make
Choclette
23rd January 2016 at 7:45 pmI’m intrigued by your Pride of Andalucia cake Sarah, it sounds quite exotic.
Erica field
23rd January 2016 at 7:04 pmMy hubby lovers lemon curd, but I like all kinds. Its so tricky to decide. X
claire davey
23rd January 2016 at 8:01 pmlemon and make a lemon drizzle cake xx
Joanne Heath
23rd January 2016 at 8:05 pmThe 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!
Sarah Davies
23rd January 2016 at 8:51 pmThe 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
23rd January 2016 at 9:57 pmOh dear Sarah, are you not well? Hope you get better soon.
Lucy Chester
23rd January 2016 at 9:46 pmTomato and tomato soup
Oksana Fitzgerald
23rd January 2016 at 10:05 pmI 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
24th January 2016 at 1:00 pmNot sure I’ve ever thought to use dill with garlic. I will try it now.
Jason Tolliss
23rd January 2016 at 10:14 pmThe tomatoes, I would make a ragu with the onions and garlic.
Henry B
23rd January 2016 at 10:15 pmThe tomatoes look great.
Margery L
23rd January 2016 at 10:33 pmso 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 🙂
Amy Jo McLellan
23rd January 2016 at 10:45 pmThose lovely lemons – maybe I’d try and make my own curd!
Carole S. HISCOCK
23rd January 2016 at 11:07 pmI 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
MANDY DOHERTY
23rd January 2016 at 11:08 pmI’d make a lemon drizzle sponge cake filled with lemon curd
Lauren Chaplin
23rd January 2016 at 11:10 pmLemon Curd