Making and Preserving Lemon Curd

Smooth and tangy lemon curd is delicious, refreshing, and reminds us of sunshine and spring. It goes with so many things like over ice cream, on toast, between cake layers, or straight out of the bowl. Three ways of preserving lemon curd will ensure you always have some on hand!
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[@margaretmorris9561]

I’ll bet if you put a teaspoon or the Lemon Curd powder in whipped cream, it would be fabulous.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I will be trying that!

[@G-grandma_Army]

Mouth is watering!

[@emilyb41]

Oh yum!!

[@mayhembeading3737]

This sounds divine.

[@kathryndomres5353]

What a great idea!!! Will do that for sure.

[@happyrapture1370]

Oh be still my heart ❤ I love lemon curd! This video was filled with sweet things. The story of why red roses are so important to you was the sweetest of all. Thank you for the recipe and God bless you and Jim.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@mievanlee]

A harmony of colors: even your nice earrings are yellow. You are concerned with details. That makes it pleasant to look at.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for noticing! You have a good eye!

[@LoriHall-db2mq]

I just made this and its literally the best I've ever tasted. Just sent my husband to the farm for more eggs to make orange.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Never done orange--I bet it will be delicious! Thanks for trying the recipe.

[@LoriHall-db2mq]

@@RoseRedHomestead it is devine also. Am I able to cut back on sugar? My oranges are pretty sweet.

[@warattete9490]

That’s so sweet of red roses story you shared at the beginning. I just got a bottle of lemon curd from my sister. I am wondering how to make it…so bump to your vlog.

[@LivingMiracleHomestead]

I'm watching all of your videos on freeze-drying. Because I have saved enough $ to finally buy one of my own. I can't wait until it comes in.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is great!! Jim

[@jeweldandie8904]

I had no idea you could can curd. Thanks

[@SuperJill1111]

:) happy to hear the love story.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks!

[@JR-zm2yu]

👍👍🌹 🙏

[@whatever-ql5ns]

In Australia, we have very fine sugar called castor sugar. We use it for pavlova, and the peaked topping on lemon meringue pie.

[@Stephenrsm7600]

I just Love hearing how you and Jim met and the tale of the Red Roses and Jim's nick name for you and the title of your KZbin channel and FaceBook page!!!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you--it was pretty amazing how it all worked out.

[@geg3758]

My weekend project. Love the idea of dehydrating ( freeze drying)

[@lauraskorczewski5813]

“So what’s the probability of that “? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for getting that joke! Not everyone does.

[@denisefalusi8070]

I love to stir my lemon curd into greek yogurt, so yummy x

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes it is! We love it that way too.

[@LivingMiracleHomestead]

They look so yummy

[@momkatmax]

I just had this pop in my feed. My Mom canned a lot, so I suggest the jars might last better after waterbath canning in the refrigerator. Dark and cool is the trick.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Let the jars cool-down naturally, on the counter. Jim

[@nancyalberghini7581]

I love lemon curd. I take lemoncello (and Italian liquor) and add some to the lemon curd to make it more like a syrup . I then pour that over vanilla ice cream and put a small wafer cookie in the dessert bowl. A great light dessert for company.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sounds great! Thanks for sharing.

[@vinlago]

This is how we preserve lemons at present. Lol. Limoncello is amazing but will definitely try at least preserving the constituents for curd.

[@littleme3597]

You could make lemon ice.

[@aprilbell7995]

wow...that sounds amazing.

[@ShirasongMusic]

I saw where you can refrigerate lemons, cover them with water in a jar. and put a lid on them. They are supposed to keep a long time this way

[@VelvetandToads]

Looks amazing! Didn’t realize lemon curd could be so easily canned!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Neither did I until I started doing a little research!

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[@rosesokolowski9605]

NEW USE FOR LEMON CURD!!! i was having a dinner party and didn't have an after dinner drink so I invented one! It was delicious and I got so many compliments! My imitation of Crema di Limoncello, Here is what I did. One pint of lemon curd, One pint of Ever Clear alcohol, one pint of heavy cream and a teaspoon and a half of vanilla. Stir it, don't shake. You don't want to make whipped cream, lol. A little of the foam on the top of each glass works great. Garnish with a very thin slice of lemon. (I only had one) Chill. If you want it sweeter add honey. I froze the leftover and made slush out of them Also yummy. Velvety smooth drink.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Very interesting...and very creative! Thanks for sharing.

[@suziewhatever547]

Love from Oregon 💓🇺🇸. Be safe

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you!

[@shellyhladun6082]

I do enjoy watching you. A very special lady (Jim also I'm sure).

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much.

[@karenredding9439]

Good morning! I am certainly going to can me some lemon curd. You talked about the Texas grid system going down, and luckily some people had natural gas, but if natural gas supply demands had failed that's another resource I'm not going to count on. Off of Facebook market place I bought a RV stove, nice and clean, and I paid $180. My son tested it before I bought it, he cooked 40 minutes in the oven, worked great, and the stove vents from the top, it has 4 burners on top. It's not so heavy you can't move it. I have natural gas stove, but this stove is for my prepping room. Also, stock up on propane before winter. There is no way I want to go grill outside during zero degrees. And with a oven I'll be able to make bread, cake, and cookies. The camp stoves are to small on top to get all your pots and pans on, plus you can still can indoors with a RV stove.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sounds like yo have all bases covered! Way to go! that stove sounds great!

[@RuthYB53]

I just love your videos. I feel like I am learning from my favorite aunt. Thank you for all that you do.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome, and thank you for the compliment about favorite aunt!

[@lindafisher6171]

Thanks for sharing how you and Jim met. Cute story : )

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@patriciamancia4110]

Thank you for sharing your sweet memorie💕also this delicious recipe 🙏

[@castleberryjamien]

Your love story is so heart warming 🌹😊

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you!

[@rkng1]

My son tells me that you can soak fruits and fresh vegetables in a quart of water with a couple tsp of baking soda and that will remove the wax and pesticides. My mom used to make lemon curd to serve over fresh, still warm gingerbread as a dessert. So delicious

[@lindab2144]

That parfait is making my mouth water...OH yum...

[@valerielindsley4181]

I make a lot of macarons so I have lots of egg yolks! My lemon tree has amazing lemons also. I make huge batches of curd and give to friends and neighbors! Loved your explanation of the ph and timing for the different preparations!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I am sure you know you can substitute egg yolks for some of the eggs as well. You are so fortunate to have a lemon tree--they don't grow here.

[@hellybelle5]

I LOVE your stories 🥰

[@KittyMeow-v4y]

I also make Lime, Orange curds as well, and I make a 6" sponge cake and split into 3 and fill layers with, two curd flavors.

[@helencato9234]

Aww! So ROMANTIC! 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@sophiawright8688]

You are just So sweet! I love watching your videos.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you.

[@janamiles597]

Scones and tea. What a beautiful presentation

[@maryglidden2943]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lemon curd and have made it for years- wonderful on scones and toast or just eat out of the jar :) Wondering if the lemon curd would dehydrate for those of us who don't own freeze dryers?

[@christyasay764]

I wondered the same thing. Can we dehydrate the lemon curd and then make it into powder?

[@sandys.1891]

I totally missed this video, I just discovered that I could can lemon curd per the USDA guidelines. So I was doing a happy dance in my kitchen. TY for this video knowing I can freeze dry it too is wonderful.

[@IamKyuTee]

Put the lemon curd and Greek yogurt in piping bags and you can fill a glass without any smudges to make a parfait.

[@wellspringoaks1900]

Wow. I just had a thought. Your grandchildren and future progeny will have a wonderful legacy in these videos you are creating. As long as the internet lasts, your fount of knowledge will be here. What a great gift you are giving of yourself.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for thinking of that. All of my children don't can or preserve food, so I am hoping for the exact same thing you stated. Very kind of you.

[@frugalmum7943]

I'm here looking for something sweet and uplifting, looks like I came to the right place bless you :)

[@frugalmum7943]

Breakfast parfaits - awesome!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks.

[@Wotsthatskip]

The BEST EVER EVER recipe!!! Truly, truly, truly lemony, smooth and just DIVINE!! I’m obsessed with finding the best recipe and now my life long search is over! Thankyou Rose Red you always give away ALL the secrets others hide that take a recipe to the highest levels! ❤❤❤🍋🍋🍋🍋🙏🙏🙏

[@timmy2272]

So pleasant to see someone share videos that lift our spirits as well as our appetite. Way to go Jim 🌹.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks so much--I shared this with Jim.

[@suecastillo4056]

Wow! What a sacrifice you have had to do!!! Bon Apetite!!! My dear friend makes this!! To die for!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

LOL--And those parfaits never made it to the next day. We devoured them that afternoon!

[@suecastillo4056]

@@RoseRedHomestead Bravo! That was a hard one to guess!!🤣🤣🤣🤣💕!

[@pearlwhite9301]

How spectacular that looks

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you!

[@IamLilibel]

Freeze dried lemon curd would be a great addition to some homemade yogurt and jam! I sometimes use lemon zest on Icelandic skyr and bilberry jam. I followed the recipe to a T except I didn't add all the eggs! But at precisely 170 the curd was perfect. Its in the freeze dryer now.

[@pal3800]

I love your show funny thing is we look alike and you remind me of grandma she was a teacher i just love your show

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much.

[@triciachancey1955]

Wow! Thank you Pan & Jim! My husband loves lemon pie…I could not make a decent pie for him but this very easy to follow video has made me the winner! He loves your lemon curd! Thank you so very much. Learning lots now that I am retired.

[@tarabrenner3293]

Awww I love your story of how your husband stole your heart❤️

[@robinspring8179]

Thank you again! I have about 40 lemons in the freezer and can’t wait to make lemon curd!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That sounds fabulous! Have fun.

[@knothead35]

I didn't know you could freeze lemons! You just put whole lemons in the freezer??

[@leila5231]

To get more juice from lemon or lime just put in microwave for 15 seconds then squeeze. You get a third more juice.

[@leila5231]

I live in Kansas very rural our produce is not always the best. I own a restaurant and bar. One day my bartender went to cut lemons and limes and they were slightly frozen. She put them in microwave for 15 seconds and was amazed at the amount of juice she got. We make it standard practice now. Much less waste. I zest everyday also. Nothing goes to waste.

[@aprilbell7995]

I made 4 pints of this a few months ago. Turned out very well. I have 1 pint left! Gave 1 as a gift to my brother. I had never canned lemon curd before...and hadn't made it in years. Worked out spectacularly well. Thank you! going to make another batch this weekend for my prep shelf!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is awesome! So glad it worked well for you and thanks for sharing that with us!

[@fionmor4893]

I freeze dry lemon juice too... fantastic item in my pantry

[@pattf1002]

Love lemon curd with homemade blueberry scones!! I have 3 lemon trees and am always looking for lemon recipes. Thanks so much!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Ohhh...that sounds heavenly! Wish we had a lemon tree. We just got some from Costco and I am working on a video for lemon powder.

[@gaylenebuchhorn6062]

I love lemon curd would be a beautiful gift for neighbors for Christmas with some English biscuits.

[@paulasiefert2059]

What a lovely red rose love story! 🌹

[@northwestgardener5076]

My new chickens have started laying great again, I needed this video to remind me how blessed I am to have them laying again. Lemon curd is very refreshing

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wonderful! Fresh eggs are so lovely to have at your disposal. I miss my chickens!

[@loricarriera1383]

I have to say I absolutely love all your videos. I was wondering can you,or have you dehydrated lemon curd? I don't have a freeze dryer, but I do have a dehydrator. Thank you for all you do.

[@junebug895]

I'm going to try this!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Great!

[@OrchisEight]

I make lemon curd in the vitamix (which gets hot enough during 4-5 minutes on high to cook the mixture perfectly) and I use whole meyer lemons. so easy! I haven't canned it yet, though I have frozen it.

[@joyfulmn]

Okay this is the video that would make me wish for a freeze dryer. I love lemon curd and to have it available at any time in long term storage? Ohhh I could certainly go for that.

[@monareese5307]

Thank you, that is a great idea for the Leman zest. I can do a lot with that. But lemon Ker Woo I can't quit.

[@jswhosoever4533]

I just made this...I love you!

[@verniemax]

Looks amazing!! Tfs!! Take care and God Bless!!! ❤️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome

[@rikkim4818]

It's so lovely knowing why your you tube page is under RoseRed. It all is a lovely thing to know. How special.

[@camdenswife]

I used the links recipe because I don't have a way to test pH and it turned out soooo yummy. I love the way you teach in your videos! Thank you for the recipe and the science lesson!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are very welcome. So glad you followed the tested recipe! Excellent!

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Awesome. You do a really nice presentation😊😊😊

[@margiemelendy6857]

I've never had lemon curd so this will be something new to try.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

It is fantastic! If you like lemon meringue pie, it tastes just like the lemon pie filling.

[@MaryWehmeier]

That is an interesting, different method than I learned-- but I do like it. Reminder Pam, you can also make Orange Curd as well. Very Yummy.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, and lime as well! Thanks for watching.

[@judykent5776]

I was just going to ask about about lime curd. I have a Myer Lemon tree that t is blooming now with lots of tiny lemons on it. Also have a lime tree with many small limes on it. I can't wait to try them. Love your videos🍈🍋

[@orsie200]

Looks delicious!

[@thevictorianedge5465]

I love the sweet story of RoseRed Homestead!!! ❤

[@valorica3210]

Good gracious!! That lemon curd is sooo tantalizing, my mouth is watering! This is going in my recipe file! I lacto-fermented some lemons recently and can’t wait to get some lemon curd in the freezer and can some as well. Pam you and Jim make my heart smile! I love it when you talk about Jim, you can just see the love emanating from eyes, smile and face. God Bless you both!

[@rkng1]

It was a favorite family dessert when my mom made gingerbread and served it with warm lemon curd over the slices. Yum, it's such a good dessert or after school treat.

[@sandys.1891]

That's my favorite childhood memory too. Warm lemon pudding or lemon curd over gingerbread. Yum!

[@GradeBmoviefan]

Fabulous. Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@triciachancey1955]

Thank you so very much for all your hard work and sharing with us. There are one of the two people I really trust with advice in PC . Your research and complete instructions show us how much you care for others. My husband loves lemon curd. I do believe I can make this for him. His Mother (90) tried to teach me but it was a half day of confusion on my part. LOL.

[@lonsangel]

Oh my goodness. My mouth is watering. I love lemons 🍋.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I do too! And of course, we did not wait until the next morning for those parfaits! We had them for a lovely afternoon snack!

[@JCC_1975]

Looks delicious 💜

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! Jim

[@jerrieannhutchinson6533]

So much to do, so many videos to watch. You are absolutely a delight to watch. Partly because of your humor, but mostly because you have done research and I always feel safe enjoying your techniques and recipes. You and Jim are the greatest. Because of you we have 2 data loggers, one is smaller than the other, pint and quart size. With them I feel so confident and safe when I give any of my precious gifts to family and some friends. Thank you to both of you for all the time you spend to deliver us great videos. Bless you both.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Impressive! You are certainly a dedicated canner.

[@Thisisit120]

Thank you very much for this video lemon curd is the bomb.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are very welcome.

[@dixielandhomestead5874]

Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are welcome.

[@susiewolfgong3496]

I so much enjoy watching you. If I were younger I would sign up for your classes. I live in PA so I would have to move.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow, thank you!

[@maryannpost8146]

Oh! I love your and Jim’s love story! I just love you guys!

[@CinemaSasquatch]

Oh, dear, in deed. Life is so hard taste testing, but someone has to do it.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes, we agree. But, clearing our pallet is vital to getting a true taste of what you are tasting. Some times, we have a totally different response to what we are tasting, other times we are close, and other times we agree. Jim

[@rwhite3119]

Your roses are gorgeous like yourself!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@squirrels38]

God bless you all keep safe and well Thanks for the great canning tips for lemon curd

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Our pleasure!

[@caribbeanhouse6372]

What a beautiful story of you guys. Jim went directly to your heart ❤ with the Red 🌹.....

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Caribbean: Thank you. I like getting roses for Pam for any number of reasons. Jim

[@truthseekertoday2377]

Thank you for sharing. Great video. I would like to see more dehydrating experiments.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I have done several videos on dehydrating, but I can surely do more. I will work on that.

[@elizabethsexton4754]

Everything you do is so awesome I just love watching your videos I don't can I don't make bread but I love your videos and very interesting Elizabeth from Houston Texas

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tammynevil2422]

Beautiful story

[@lindapaquette-pelc2849]

Wow, lots of Great information in just one video! Thank You!!!!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cindyskillman544]

This is great. I learned a lot of (in retrospect) obvious things I never thought of before: Lay your microplane on a paper towel and grate onto the paper towel; cut the ends off your lemons before you put them in the yellow thing; pour your lemon juice through a strainer into your measuring cup; use a litmus strip to test your lemon curd pH so you can can it... Only I have made lemon curd in the past and I know I cannot be trusted with it. 😳 Thanks!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

LOL! So glad you learned some things!

[@claudiapatry9454]

Hello ! ..You Both ! Pam My Teacher & Jim the Cameraman ! 🤩🤗 Oh ! ...That's Fun To LEARN Good Things With You ! . It's Always Interesting ..To Watch Your Videos ! 👍..I L💗VE IT ! ...&. I Saw the Good Products You Work With ! 👍 Thank You So Much. ! .🥰 ..From Downtown Montreal ⚜️🇨🇦 ....👋👋👋🤗 🤩 🥰💞💞💞 ..

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@lindamcneil711]

Lemon curd is my very favorite... I never thought about canning it. I think I can do this low carb and keep it gluten free. Bonus! You freeze dried it! Yes! I can do that! Instant lemon curd!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Yes you can! Thanks for your comment.

[@Cynthia2v]

My dad’s favorite dessert was a gingerbread cake topped with lemon curd. I would love to know how you make your gingerbread granola, it sounds delicious.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You can check out our video on the granola.

[@grammym1643]

I LOVE Lemon Curd! Thank you for sharing this!💕

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@evec.1933]

Awesome!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks.

[@jofoth7052]

Fabulous, presentation! I love the excitement in our home when we see that you have a new video online. We throughly enjoyed it and look forward to canning our lemons. Thank you for sharing your projects with us.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much for your kind remarks!

[@kymhocaluk9408]

My favorite food. We put lemon curd on hot buttered toast. Yum. ❤️🇨🇦

[@mayhembeading3737]

I'm looking forward to making this here. (Oh hey! I'm from Wyoming, born and raised. So homesick, living in middle Tennessee.)

[@darlenepelkey5671]

Oh my...a very sweet and special friend calls me "Red" ❤️😪

[@nitababcock3977]

Yum

[@sallymann-cox5312]

I was wondering if this could be done. Thank you pam

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are welcome.

[@glennagoss7335]

Thank you