What Is Lemon Curd?

What Is Lemon Curd?

Fruit curd is a dessert spread and topping usually made with citrus fruit, such as lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit or tangerine. Other flavor variations include passion fruit, mango, and berries such as raspberries, cranberries or blackberries.

What can I substitute for lemon curd?

If you don't have lemon curd you may use one of these alternatives:
  • Use a different flavor curd such as lime or passion fruit.
  • OR - See recipe below and make your own and it only requires 4 ingredients.
  • OR - You can substitute lemon pie filling which comes in cans or jars.

Can you buy lemon curd at the grocery store?

Lemon curd is a curious thing. It's kept in jars and sold in the jam aisle of the supermarket.

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