Step 1

Quarter fill a large saucepan with boiling water and place over a low heat.

Step 2

Place a mixing bowl over the saucepan, if the bowl is touching the water tip some of the water out.

Step 3

Remove the mixing bowl from the top of the saucepan.

Step 4

Place the eggs in the bowl and whisk until the mixture turns pale.

Step 5

Tip in the sugar and whisk in until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 6

Add the butter, lemon zest and juice.

Step 7

Place the mixing bowl back on top of the saucepan. Whisk constantly until the mixture resembles a thick custard.

Step 8

Remove from the heat.

Step 9

Using a jam funnel, pour the curd into sterilized jars and immediately seal with the lids.

Step 10

Serve with whatever you like but we would serve it on a No Bake Lemon Cheesecake. Enjoy!