Canning Christmas Gifts | Lemon Curd and Carrot Cake Jam

[@LittleMountainRanch]

According to the National Center for Home Preservation Lemon Curd is shelf stable for 3-4 months. I suggested storing in the fridge, which I will still likely recommend to the gift recipients - It'll extend the shelf life even more. Here's the article and recipe for your reference. nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/canning-fruits-and-fruit-products/lemon-curd-canned/

[@gowest5145]

I didn't know that, thanks

[@shopwithjen]

Hi friend 👋 ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄

[@karincope3019]

The Lemon Curd won’t last that long once they try it . Lasts maybe 3 days once opened .

[@karincope3019]

Flip the lemons when you put them in the press, I learned that I had been doing it wrong for so long 😜 I did find I got more juice from the lemons .

[@karincope3019]

The recipe I have is a bit different for the lemon curd , the one I followed had the butter in after being on the double boiler and it thickens .

[@gwensullivan6026]

I believe your lemon juicer is designed to put the halves in the other way around, so that the rinds are turned inside out as you squeeze.

[@lindahoffman8890]

I usually squeeze the lemon both ways - it always surprises me how much juice is extracted with the “opposite” squeeze.

[@SherryEllesson]

I agree. It seems counterintuitive but you get more of the juice out.

[@tantesjois]

Yes! I came here to say that too. It's counterintuitive but true.

[@noradora3903]

I agree. Then the seeds should stay out as well 😊

[@suemcknight9051]

There are gift baskets and then there are GIFT BASKETS 💝. Yours makes me wish I was one of those 8 people who you are making them for❣️😊. A very lot of very thoughtful work goes into all that you do. 😊. What a wonderful feeling inside ourselves when we are giving something to someone we care greatly for…and, it’s all things that we crafted ourselves with passion and gratitude ❤

[@marilynmiller9864]

I have a quick and easy lemon curd recipe. Put the sugar and zest into your food processor and whirl for a minute. Add 7 WHOLE eggs and blend. Add butter until smooth then the juice until all incorporated. This makes the texture very smoothe. You'll never notice the zest. Transfer to a 1 1/2 qt. pot and heat to 170°. I also prefer freeze drying it so it lasts for years and you just add water when you have a hankering for lemon goodness! 😂

[@rachellincoln846]

This sounds awesome. How many lemons for the zest and juice do you use? How much sugar? Approximately how much butter?

[@joannecrouch5645]

What's the rest in additio7mto the 7 whole eggs? Lemon juice, sugar, butter . . . Inquiring minds.

[@carolvandevanter3028]

Although my technique is more traditional, I have always used whites as well as yolks.

[@marilynmiller9864]

I use the same recipe amounts as Chelsea except for the eggs. It's just a much simpler technique that started out with blending the zest with the sugar to grind it up super fine.

[@teresecox4109]

Oh! Freeze drying sounds like a great suggestion!

[@donnamacleod2947]

Whoever gets your Christmas gift baskets are very lucky!

[@spoonfulofbranston8042]

Chelsea freeze dry the lemon curd re constitute with warm water in a blender and chill its amazing and always on hand

[@karincope3019]

I have made 5 batches of the Lemon Curd since seeing it on 1870’s Homestead, oh my it’s is so good . I also have it with vanilla Greek yogurt.

[@SallyGreimes]

Oooooohhhhhh never thought to mix into yogurt. I buy plain Greek and add jams.

[@maryjanegibson7743]

Lemon curd as the only dressing poured over fresh fruits cut up in a fruiit salad --- absolute perfection.

[@jenniferr2057]

Thank you! Seems lemon curd is the you tube thing to do and no one has been able to tell me what to do with it!

[@joanhepp922]

Pour it over pound cake...yum!​@@jenniferr2057

[@1967netti]

I've never heard of lemon curd being made like this. In Australia (and the UK) we make it by adding the ice cold butter at the end to reduce the temp really quickly. It also makes heating up the egg mixture much quicker

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

That’s how I make mine too.

[@aloras405]

It’s because this is a canning recipe. You don’t want to cool your curd if it’s going in a canner next.

[@muddyacrefarms]

You know if you flip your lemon in the opposite direction you’ll get more of the juice out!! Learned this from someone on KZbin. Works like a charm. 😊

[@KAStodgell]

That’s how the chefs do it.

[@patricias5016]

Agreed, I do this too and get way more.

[@pinkplateful1957]

I was going to offer the same advice. ;)

[@kathystarnes6744]

You probably have Covid. Some lose their sense of smell and/or taste and it lingers quite awhile. I was tired for at least a month. Glad you have things to make you feel better and heal🙏🏻♥️

[@robertaorres8019]

Kathy I thought the same thing! 😮‍💨😷

[@kittyrichards9915]

Agree

[@HiddenBlessingsHomestead]

We had a rooster given to us years ago that had been kicked out of his group at a friends house, we kept him and called him Mr. Rooster, and he slept with our dog and followed us all around the farm. Miss that guy he was so hardy and cool, he was a white Chantecler. He had so much instinct you could never really sneak up on him, he even survived a weasel attack he flew up into the air and landed deep in the snow and my son went out and dug him out lol.

[@lindakrieger6667]

Love your channel. On lemon squeezer, put the cut side down in the lemon squeezer. Cut side against the holes on the bottom. I didn’t do it right for years. ❤

[@Mamabear0717]

❤❤❤❤I love anything Lemon or Pumkin 😋 ..Thanks for sharing. Glad to see your feeling some better. Prays for a full recovery 🙏..hugs sent from Kentucky 🤗

[@robertaorres8019]

When you mentioned how you love seeing freshly canned jars sitting on your counter, is the way I just love getting my laundry hung on the clothesline. I truly love to walk between the lines of clothes, sheets and towels and smell the clean, fresh smell of the still wet laundry. Again I don’t know why, but hanging out my laundry gives me joy too. I truly get it, Chelsea.

[@Laura-br1bg]

I used to trade carrot cake jam and homemade buttermilk biscuits for my orthodontist visits here in Montana!❤

[@bellabailey1183]

Oh, I would eat the garlic, fermented veggies. I am vegetarian, and love your channel, no matter what you are cooking!💜🩵💙

[@sarahtrew9331]

Me too 😊

[@SandraMurray-h3p]

I have just made your carrot cake jam. I was gentle on the spices...it is delightful. Thanks for the inspiration 😂❤

[@cardnutzaussie]

Hi Chelsea, In Australia we call that bowl over a boiling pot a Bain Marie. Also, I agree with a couple of people in here that you’re using your juicer back to front. Although I do flip the fruit back over just to get that last little bit of juice out before I discard. You’re supposed to use the super cold butter at the end to bring the temperature down. I think I saw someone on here say that they didn’t know what to use the lemon curd for, I use lemon and orange curd on toast and on pancakes. It’s also really nice on scones with Chantilly cream. Scones, not to be confused with biscuits as the Americans say as scones are different! Your office is really starting to come together and looks good.

[@9harvek]

So good on toast and as filling in white layer cake and tarts. Yum

[@sophiegiddings9272]

If you're gifting lemon curd as a present, you are giving the gift of love! That is a lot of work! I've been making lemon curd for a few years now, and it's a process! I had to look a long time to find a recipe to can it, because they all said to refrigerate it, and I wanted it shelf stable. Happy Holidays! :)

[@anngahagen1370]

I am a new subscriber, so went back to your very first video and watched all of them up to the most current one. Loved them all! Recently in the US news there was an alert to stop using cooking utensils that are made from black materials as they are made from recycled electronic devices.

[@janetberry407]

Chelsea black garlic makes a lovely sauce for steaks and chicken specially on the bbq

[@plainsight1249]

I'm so excited to see your office, it's looking great! Thanks for the suggestions on gift baskets... I have to do something this year.

[@carlasenecal3434]

Angel food cake with the egg whites.

[@lynbsker1968]

Wool dryer balls!😊 looking forward to that. My son has added 2 sheep to his goat herd.

[@susaningram6360]

I learned about Cowboy Candy on your channel. I have made three batches and my family loves it. We have shared some jars with some friends. They want more. I am thinking of making some for Christmas gifts. Thinking of making baskets with beef stew, sourdough loaf bread, jam, and applesauce.

[@wendyhoff]

Meringue cookies are delicious dipped in lemon curd.

[@annpachini2155]

I remember when I was a teenager I had bronchitis quite a bit. My Aunt was staying with us until her husband came stateside from Germany and I had bronchitis. I coughed and coughed and I heard my Mom say to my Aunt “if she coughs one more time I swear I’m going to smack her” well we started laughing and couldn’t stop. My Aunt suggested making “the recipe”. Equal parts whisky, lemon juice and honey. It worked. It was the only thing that would cut that cough.

[@heatherkennedy9973]

i call that a hot toddy if you just warm it a bit will cure what ailes you!!

[@HelenaLövgren-t3x]

Lovet you videos. Have looked during the night, could not sleep, crashed the car and moose yesterday. Sorry bad english from Sweden. But we are fine my hands littlw cut from glas.

[@RamonaC-h2y]

I recently found a recipe for making lemon curd in the instant pot! My taste testers gave it a thumbs up.

[@carolvandevanter3028]

Can you share that?

[@Fatatua]

I wish I had even just a pinch of your work ethic, you're awesome.

[@belieftransformation]

I think I read to put lemon halves between the yellow & green disks & then the seeds stay in the squeeze. Also, it’s easier to squeeze. On top of the green disk is for limes. Great visiting with you & learning! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦🌻

[@dorothyyoung8231]

Great video as always. You’ll probably get more juice with less effort if you put the cut side of the lemon in your juicer face down - toward the holes might like in the juicer. In regard to the lemon zest, you might like the texture if you use a food processor to process the zest with the sugar before adding it to your mixture.

[@Kelly.A.]

Beautiful job on the basement room, Dan & Chelsea! I so very much enjoy your channel. Always so encouraging and inspiring.

[@cathys9468]

I learned about the fermented honey last year I believe on your channel. So I started some this summer and just this week gave to my niece who had been up all night coughing. She texted me the next day and said she had only coughed once that day. Thank you so much for all the fantastic recipes you share

[@ericaclark7250]

I would really really like to get on your friend list for a Christmas basket. Lol Everything looks really good.

[@lynsmith2698]

Hi Chelsea, I love lemon curd and make it all the time. Nothing better than homemade sourdough with lemon curd on it, yum. It freezes really well too. I don’t can it cause it’s just for us so I freeze it in half pints, great video. Love your house rooster too. 🌷🇨🇦

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

I’m so happy for you Chelsea!! Congratulations on 200k! You provide so much information and a beautiful, sweet, friendly, wholesome place for people to come to on KZbin. We haven’t talked in ages but I still watch you a lot. Bless you and your beautiful family sweet lady.

[@deedeemooreco.2304]

I’m going to try canning orange curd this year. And I have so many raspberries in the freezer, even after making my cran-rasp sauce, that I may be making raspberry curd too. We’re still getting so many beautiful Meyer lemons and California navels (I’m in SoCal) on our trees so I’ve got a lot of zesting and juicing Cuties and Meyers in my immediate future. I’m tempted to get a steam canner after watching this. (Maybe dropping the hint that I want one for Christmas lol) TY for taking us along for the ride.

[@chsmith5407]

I do the honey garlic as well. Works every time! Unfortunately I can’t get hubby and child to do it 🤔interested in trying the fermented veggie mix you showed, I have everything except the green tomatoes, wished I grabbed them from garden before the frost. Black garlic? Wow, again mind blown. Who knew that was a thing or that there is an appliance for it. Thanks yet again Chelsea, excellent video as usual!

[@MJ-fb2zq]

Congrats 202k subscribers

[@Caitybear2point0]

A few years ago I did up a basket with some home canned hams for parents and grandparents. One of my favourite gifts to do

[@paulinedooling742]

I normally cut the end off each of the halves, I find it’s better for using that juicer ❤❤

[@BerkSpringMOCOFOB]

Try Monkey Butter Jam.... I bet the kids would love it as much as the carrot cake jam. 😋🍌🍍🐒🥥

[@katiebirdpayne143]

Hello sweet friend!! So glad you’re on the mend. Sounds like you had a bad go of it. Wishing you and your fam a happy thanksgiving from my fam to yours ❤

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

One thing I have not made is lemon curd!! Need to try this!!

[@cassiehowson2552]

you should use the whites to make meringue cookies. this is what I always do when I make a recipe with egg yolks.

[@gowest5145]

I think I will give some sourdough starters for Christmas this year.

[@PatDoolittle]

Sharing from your heart some of the things you love in gift baskets is such a great idea.

[@kaymack5304]

My living room is painted in the color Sea Salt too! I had used it in my first home and when we moved I knew I wanted it in my new home. Hope you feel better soon!

[@Celticgirl81]

Mine too!

[@JoyceTownsend-xh1sc]

You’re so gifted! I may have heard you incorrectly- but it sounded like you called it a double-broiler. It’s a double-boiler!😊 Glad you back with us and feeling better!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lol! My brain isn't working to full capacity yet it seems.

[@judygillespie3242]

​@LittleMountainRanch Doesn't matter, we know what you were saying..

[@JoyceTownsend-xh1sc]

@ You’re doing great. That must have been a humdinger of a cold. Keep up the good work, and rest when you can. You’ve brought me back to my roots- the garden of my dreams this past season, and over 200 jars canned. First time in decades to do any canning- and now, with your guidance and encouragement, I feel almost like a pro!!

[@etet4536]

Your baskets are going to be amazing!

[@KatWrangler]

I have made this (different recipe). I’m going to use as a filling for cream puffs.

[@Queenie12]

Lemon curd is a favorite for my Scones. I’m going to make some. Thanks again for always bringing me joy!❤ Also I loved the story about the chicken.😂 Chelsea you are so talented.

[@suzannebeckerton6758]

I love watching your channel, Chelsea! I always learn something. I am anxious to see the finished office! :) Glad you're feeling better and loved the rooster in the window! and the cat walking by the kitchen window! LOL

[@sharonbutrum82]

You are just fine. I don't see how you keep things so straight you do so much. Hardest working mon I've ever seen, and the variety of your cooking recipes are remarkable ❤❤. Keep bringing us those videos we love them

[@lyndagrigg17]

You made me smile with you tasting the black garlic x

[@hillbillychapel6761]

I love your channel! Just found it last week and can't get enough. Haha! I watch while canning. I enjoyed watching your family in 1 video decorating the tree. One of the kids was standing on the arm of the couch just like our kids do. ❤ Thanks for the fantastic content!!

[@brendarushka9966]

Love it! How about a scone or biscuit mix in a jar to go with the curd and carrot cake jam? What wonderful baskets! I would love a gift like that. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

[@KAStodgell]

Double boiler. I love lemon curd especially on angel food cake. The rooster cracks me up. Good will has great baskets cheap.

[@judygillespie3242]

My grandma made me an angel food cake about 3times a year. She would slice it in 3 and fill it with the lemon curd and ice it in whipped cream. I don't have a better memory of one of her cakes.

[@KAStodgell]

@@judygillespie3242 grandma’s are the best.

[@sandywilkerson9271]

New scriber!😊. Enjoyed your video and by now I hope you are well!🙏

[@deedavies887]

In the U.K. we call placing a bowl over a pan of boiling water, a Bain Marie ( French). I make lemon curd for Belgian buns, they are delicious!

[@dorothyAW]

This sounds weird, but lemon curd, peanut butter and sliced bananas on buttered Toast is absolutely delicious.

[@robinrogers2755]

I totally agree. So nice to see the fruits of your labor. Thanks for sharing with us all. Thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. It makes my day!!!

[@camicri4263]

Hi Chelsea, I am so glad you are feeling beter! Romanian ferments are the best!

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

I’ve never made lemon curd this way. The butter is used after the cooking to cool and thicken the curd.

[@mercy2angl]

Congratulations 🎉 on 200K+!

[@karendooks6244]

I have a lemon curd recipe using the microwave, does in less than 20 mins for 4lb. Tastes fabulous

[@annlind2349]

My husband and I had the cold flu and we were both sick for 5 weeks so perhaps your tonics really did help. TFS Ann

[@chelseaalgebra]

What a great idea for presents! Love your canning information, tips and tricks

[@JustMeeee2]

Yum! Thank you for all the things!!

[@fruitsntingz2688]

🎉🎉🎉 looking forward to trying the carrot cake jam recipe🎉🎉🎉

[@carolcartes8240]

Check out the video on that 1870s homestead, she did one on canned lemon curd. She also disliked the texture of the zest, and instead adds lemon extract at the end along with some vanilla extract. The result is so delicious! I have made a couple batches already.

[@CraftsandGardening]

The gift baskets are truly and awesome gift! Lots of thought, time, and loved poured into them. 💖

[@lynbsker1968]

Great video to watch since im gettimg over the flu. My favorites, lemon curd and carrot cake. What a treat for Christmas

[@johnensminger7675]

Looks Soo good!! Funsville! Thanks for sharing your life with us and your ideas!!!😊

[@dlgrilli]

They will be wonderful gift baskets. How diverse and creative!

[@susanmurten6178]

You can dehydrate the black garlic then grind up.

[@tracymyers9771]

Woohoo! I've been working on my annual gingerbread house. I needed a break to watch my favorite channel! Lemon curd is my all time favorite!❤

[@Susan-n3o3e]

Another great video you’re just a little busy bee 🐝 all the time Thank you for sharing it.❤

[@denisemusicnut]

You sound much better! I hope you are feeling equally well!

[@NancyHowlett]

Chelsea you are amazing helping Dan prime your office while you were still not feeling 100%… I am so happy that you are over the flu.. I also love anything with lemon in it.. I went to a church Advent dinner last week and someone made lemon Italian cookies.. they were so delicious.. we had our first snow flurries today here in Annapolis Maryland USA 🇺🇸.. I love watching your channel. Take care ❤️

[@janiefox3458]

I am about 2 1/2 hours west of you - just south of the Hagerstown area - -we had it coming down from the Cumberland mountains - it was so pretty - - my 2 cats spent the day on the back of the couch watching it.

[@kathyfletcher4694]

@@janiefox3458 I was raising in Waynesboro, PA just across the state line from Hagerstown. My husband is from the Hancock/Little Orleans area. Fancy meeting you on a Canadian site lol.

[@trudyhoffmann6405]

Live lemon curd, carrot cake jam sounds very nice

[@cinm9565]

Glad you are feeling better❤

[@kindness1871]

Chelsea, just peel the lemons instead of zesting them. Then you can remove it easily before filling into your jars! :)

[@soldonrvlife]

I just finished a batch of carrot cake jam! It is a juggling exercise to do jam making in my RV. But I love the challenge and my friends enjoy the results! ❤❤

[@AngelaM-y4e]

Hello, what wonderful ideas! I made carrot cake jam the other day and it is just scrumptious! First time i have ever water bathed jam and it turned out great! Think i might make donuts next week and use some as a filling! Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful ideas! Have a lovely day!

[@sallieanderson5670]

If you turn your lemon halves over you push them inside out and get more juice 👍🏻

[@pascaltremblay8043]

happy for the new room

[@09echols]

I'm so glad you're feeling better

[@kelleecarroll4666]

So glad you are feeling better!!😊

[@sherij7330]

Glad you're feeling better:) That lemon curd looks delicious.

[@KatherineWalden]

oh my gosh, how I love lemon curd

[@justmenicole4842]

@LittleMountainRanch, the black garlic, you can peel clean and vacuum seal it in small quantities in bags, they will collapse and turn to goo a little but keeps for months!

[@gowest5145]

Watching your videos is very entertaining and it motivates me a lot. I made lemon curd last year. It is tart!

[@user-de6em7rg5f]

your office is going to be so nice, I love lemon curd, and I am sure yours is awesome Glad you're feeling better God Bless

[@belindaalderson9341]

Good morning . Will enjoy your energy

[@kaybusby7507]

What a great gift idea. Thank you for sharing. Glad you're feeling better.

[@b3thamphetamine]

Lemon curd freezes beautifully, so if you are hesitant to store it on your pantry shelf you can opt to just freeze it instead. You can still use the jars, but you won't have to spend all that time and effort canning it. Make sure you leave at least an inch of headspace for expansion and you're all set. Bonus is that it will last a little bit longer than in the fridge. Also, if you find that you don't love the texture of the zest, try using a microplane style grater. They're much finer and I find that it's harder to notice the zest in recipes that way. You can send it through a food processor or a blender with the sugar, as well, I just prefer to use the microplane.

[@karenpetrasovits7174]

I was always taught that one cup of liquid and one cup of dry goods is not the same that is why there are measuring cups and liquid measuring cups. Is that not true? I love your videos!

[@vickihill4777]

Yes I don’t interchange them either.

[@amandacoyne1663]

I love Lemon Curd. Lemon has always been a juice I like. I swap sultanas or raisins as I don’t like the seeds in raisins I use the fine side of the greater for when I make Carrot cake.