Lemon Butter / Lemon Curd
September 21, 2014
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
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10 mins
2 hrs
2 hrs 10 mins
- Yields: Double Recipe Serves: 4-5 Small Jars or 3 Big Jars
Directions
1Grate the lemon Rind first then cut and juice the lemons ( make sure there are no pips! ).
2Crack 8 eggs into a bowl and whisk them.
3Pour ALL ingredients into the slow cooker
4Turn on High and constantly keep stirring until the Butter has completely melted.
5Once melted, turn slow cooker onto Low with a Tea Towel under the lid and leave for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until fairly thick.
6Stir every 20 minutes or so
7Once Lemon Butter is done, take the jars out of the oven and pour it in and put on the lid.
Let the jars COOL on the bench first - DO NOT put straight into the fridge or they will crack/explode.
1Once completely cool, put into fridge and you're all done!!
Sterilising Jars:
1Get some jars (about 3-4 for this recipe) wash them in boiling water, dry them, and put them in the oven at 100C for 10 minutes.
2The lids of the jars you put in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes not in the oven
3Make sure this is the 10 minutes before serving so that the jars are still very hot when your pour in the Lemon Butter.
4You can put Lemon Butter on anything like Toast, cakes, muffins, bread or just eat it out of the jar!
5Good Luck everyone! Hope you enjoy giving it a go!!
(Remember this recipe is doubled, so just half all ingredients if you're wanting to do the single recipe)
Submitted by Jessie Hooper
77 Reviews
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
June 26, 2022
While this isn’t my own recipe, I would think ripe would give more the intended taste Michelle so I’d wait for that x
Michelle
June 26, 2022
I was given some lemons that were not quite ripe and havenβt ripened. Could I still use them?
Paulene
June 25, 2022
Member storage tips!
Margaret said : this keeps in the fridge for 3 months or you freeze it in an ice cream container and just scoop its out as you need it
Kylie V
January 15, 2022
Delicious! First time making lemon curd. This has gone into my favorites
Lynne
December 5, 2021
Hi,
Made a batch of curd yesterday. It feels grainy, what have I done wrong? Cooked for about hour and half. Panicked a bit when I saw oil from the butter forming. Would the extra half hr cooking solve the issue?
Mary
November 20, 2021
I have made a little tweaks to this recipe and made lemon and lime butter.. Use half lemons and half limes the balance and taste is amazingly citric and tastes Devine..
For example I used 3 lemons and 4 limes which makes the approx 250ml of both freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice and finely grated 2 teaspoons of lemon and lime rind ππ
Fiona
November 20, 2021
I absolutely love this recipe. Not only is it super easy itβs fool proof. You can use this lemon butter on toast, sandwiches and even top a cheesecake with it or make little tarts, the choices are endless. Give it a try, you wonβt be disappointed.
Terry
November 20, 2021
This is the easiest Lemon Butter recipe I have ever used and delicious, I have put a spoonful on top of a cheesecake slice to serve as well, went down a treat.
Heather
November 3, 2021
This is fantastic! I made a half batch (4 eggs) in my 1.5l slow cooker with dairy free butter. It took 45 minutes and yielded 2 x 370g jars. It thickened very fast towards the end of that time so worth keeping a close eye on.
Trudi
August 22, 2021
Absolutely yummy, hadn’t realised how much I miss Lemon Curd, mum used to put it inbetween her sponge cakes as well.
Sheree
August 22, 2021
This is the most amazing recipe.
I make this dairy free for my daughter who has CMPA
I follow this exact recipe except I use 170g of dairy free butter
Every single person that has tried mine says its delicious
Ronda
August 21, 2021
I am a lemon butter cook of over 40 yrs experience.
I also have developed a wonky wrist and hand . So the less stirring in this recipe attracted me.
I made it exactly as instructed and it is perfect.
It will be my go to recipe from now on.
Joanne Talarico
August 12, 2021
Have made this twice now and was delicious. Served on mini pavlovas for family night and was a huge hit.
Ellen Polomka
August 3, 2021
How long dose it last for please.
Michelle Grew
July 31, 2021
If you also sterilize your lids if the they have the pop top turning them upside-down overnight will allow them to seal like canning can last way longer and stored for Xmas gifts.
Anne Nixon
July 31, 2021
Easy and delicious!
Do you have a recipe for Orange Butter/Orange Curd?
Kim Gibson-Wills
July 29, 2021
OMG…thank you for this recipe…followed recipe exactly and it turned out devine…I ended up getting 8 x 120ml preserving jars perfectly ππππ₯°
Jan Walton
July 27, 2021
I made this at the weekend. So easy and tastes yummy. I love it on toast.
Karen Cornish
July 15, 2021
I made this Lemon butter yesterday, it is very easy to make and is just delicious
Still have about 15 lemons left so will make more today lol ππΌ
Mary
July 14, 2021
Love this recipe π
Brings back so many childhood memories of our family having this weekly on toast ππ
Turned out beautifully and it was delicious ππ
Kathryn
June 11, 2021
Thanks Pauline. I just picked a bucket of lemons so Iβll make this tonight π
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
June 4, 2021
Kathryn I got a bunch of answers together HERE for you π
Kathryn
May 31, 2021
Excuse my ignorance but can you use the lemon butter for fillings or is only a spread?
Irene
March 17, 2021
Made this today with limes instead of lemons. Absolutely beautiful! Thank you!
Christine Bowman
June 22, 2020
This is the best recipe ever…
Follow it and it’s a no fail
My handy hint is to warm the lemons after they have been zested in the microwave for a minute or so… heaps more juicer.!!
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
June 20, 2020
Losing the zest would take quite a hit of the lemon flavour out of it I think :/
Steph
June 19, 2020
I love this lemon butter. So flawless and easy! Definitely a reoccurrence in my house. However Iβm wanting to make some for my grandfather whom doesnβt like lemon zest. Will leaving this out make any difference! Thanks. βΊοΈ
Jodie Leemhuis
May 21, 2020
I have been making this recipe for the past few years now but I always forget to leave a review π€¦ββοΈ Well not this time…it is far tooooo good to not be raved about ππ Love, love, love this recipe shared by Jessie Hooper and it makes plenty to share with family & friends as well. I absolutely loooove it on warm crumpets or toast and have also successfully used it to flavour a scrumptious lemon meringue fudge ππππ Makes wonderful gifts (cheap too) if you have a good lemon tree on hand. Highly recommend this recipe to all π P.S: it only just fits in the 1.5Lt SC, so I now use my 3Lt SC when making this π
Sue P
January 20, 2020
This is the best recipe for Lemon butter , so easy to do and so very tasty
Tracey Davies
December 14, 2019
Delish &;tangy! Perfect little pots of gold yumminess for Xmas pressies!
Followed recipe exactly = easy & perfect
Amanda
December 9, 2019
This is the only recipe I use now, so easy and fail safe. I add a bit more lemon juice for a tangier taste, and thick enough for lemon meringue pie. This is the fist recipe my Miss 15 made in the sc.
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
November 7, 2019
Did you hit the little print icon top right first?
That delivers only recipe itself with no pics etc to save ink π
When I checked that now it included no reviews either
Christina
November 6, 2019
Just a caution if your printer delivers your printed sheets from last to first. I tried printing out just the ingredients and directions and wasted a e lot of toner and paper printing out so many good reviews!
Kitty H
August 12, 2019
I have recently made Lemon Curd/Butter following this recipe – Simple & quite Easy to make in the time specified.
Very tasty and loved by the family.
This recipe filled (NZ) 2 Mexican Salsa jars and 1 Dolmio Bechamel Sauce jar – to the brim. Enjoy!!
Anna
August 10, 2019
Could you use different sugar eg brown or raw sugar?
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
May 18, 2019
We have that recipe here >> Passionfruit butter
Kayla
May 11, 2019
Absolutely amazing! It was so easy but sooo good.
Can you use the same base recipe for passion fruit butter?
Bec
April 23, 2019
Since you have to stir this every 20 mins could you just leave the lid off like when your making fudge instead of the whole tea towel under the lid thing. It just seems that if your going to be pulling off the lid and tea towel every 20 mins to stir/check on it you might aswell just leave the lid off and not bother with the tea towel trick at all or is there a specific reason for the lid in this recipe??
Nikita
August 12, 2018
Made this yesterday, for the first time, ready for spreading on toast this morning. Left it a little longer in my 1.5l slow cooker to thicken more and it is absolutely beautiful! Definitely will be keeping this recipe.
Katrina Attard
July 27, 2018
Yum better than the bought stuff for sure!
Carolyne Fleming
July 21, 2018
Made lemon butter this morning and it had turned out fantastic. Last weekend I made it on the stove what a disaster didn’t thicken. It’s like a miracle and a ray of sunshine. Will be cooking again again love it.
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
June 6, 2018
It wouldn’t have the same flavour quality
Zaida Cobovic
June 5, 2018
Can you use store bought lemon juice for this?
gizmo
May 12, 2018
saturaday morning fun – what else to do with lemons and gin lol yay lemon and gin curd
followed this recipe and included a few shots of gin – only second time I have made curd and it came out great – only tested it whilst cooking so still warm but tangy lemony and refreshing – no issues – so well impressed – fantastic and easy thank you for sharing it – will be using it from now on – made 6 and a half medium jars – cheers xg
Sharon lane
March 10, 2018
Made this today & it was so easy and tastes so good.
Joy
November 27, 2017
Have just made this recipe today and am very impressed,will never go back to the stove top again,thanks for sharing.
Gee
November 11, 2017
The food researchers (who are able to do lab tests) reckon lemon curd made the usual way will only keep four weeks in sealed jar in fridge.
It needs to reach 85 degrees while ‘cooking’ to be able to last eight weeks IN A FRIDGE.. I can’t see it lasting that long done by this method, but all comments seem to indicate you’re all eating it almost immediately. Either way, when not being eaten, it must always be kept in a fridge.
Tania
September 30, 2017
Once prepared how long can the filled jars be kept for?
Fiona Bolitho
September 28, 2017
Hi everyone l always used to make my lemon butter on the stovetop but after trying this recipe l will never do stovetop again. It’s so easy. I also doubled the recipe 16 eggs, 3 cups sugar etc so yes a little extra time l just kept stirring every 20 mins till it was thick enough. Great for home or gifts, who doesn’t like homemade.
Anna T
September 26, 2017
Made this yesterday. Followed the recipe exactly. The Prep time was a lot longer than 10 minutes but grating and juicing the lemons is difficult for me with arthritis and I was being really careful that I had not misread the recipe. It all looked too simple. Anyway I stirred the mixture every twenty minutes – it came out perfectly! Thanks for this great recipe! Yummy!
Marissa
September 23, 2017
Love this recipe is so yummy and easy thank you so much
Mary
September 22, 2017
Thank you so much for this recipe, it worked a treat. I added more lemon zest and its so lovely and tangy.
Lisa
September 11, 2017
Made some today, yummy. Only made 3 jars so next time i will double receipe so I can give a few away.
Off to buy some fluffy white bread now.
Delicious.
Anna
September 2, 2017
Hi All
It separates when you make it on the stove top as well, you just mix it in well! I altered the recipe – 200g butter, 2 cups of lemon juice (as we like it tart!) and it worked well. I also alternated five mins on high, 20 mins on low and it was cooked within an hour. It sure beats standing over the stove top stirring until it thickens!!! only difficulty is getting the last bits out of the heavy crock pot – turning it upside down is easier with a pot (small price to pay!!) And I sterilise all my preserving jars/bottles with boiling water, not the stove method – they sit in the sink, boiling water goes in 2 minutes before I need them, empty, quick dry (if necessary , and it is with lemon curd) and bingo!
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
August 28, 2017
Love that you got prompt help when you needed it from our lovely group π
Steve Mould
August 27, 2017
Kaye, I made it for the first time the other day… Cooked mine for too long and the oil separated as well. I called for help on this site and a lovely member advised me to use a stick mixer before it was totally cooled down which worked a treat. Best Lemon Butter I have ever tasted and my daughter is raving about it. Yummy and simple.
Sue
August 26, 2017
Just made this for the first time and it is amazingly simple and delicious.
I am fairly new to slow cooking but am quickly becoming addicted π
Vicki
July 30, 2017
Is this recipe meant to be smooth or thick at the end?
Samantha
July 27, 2017
Yum!!! Today I made this for the 1st time ever……so simple and so delish.
Its not going to last long with my kids π
Kaye
July 25, 2017
I have just made this and although it has thickened and tastes sensational, I have found that the butter has sat on the top like an oil. Has anyone else had this happen??
Clare
July 23, 2017
How long will this keep please?
Kelly
July 23, 2017
How long will this keep in the fridge ?? Cupboard. ?
Dianne
May 10, 2017
Damn i didnt read that you have to stir every 20 mins, now it’s burnt around the edges
Paulene @ Slow Cooker Central
May 8, 2017
It will yes as excess fluid will get into it from condensation
We use it in electrical slow cookers still?
Do you mean it’s a multi cooker rather than a slow cooker?
An alternative could be to fashion a foil type layer on top of the recipe to try to catch the liquid maybe?
Tina
May 7, 2017
My slow cooker is electronic, so can’t put a tea towel under the lid. Will this make any difference to the end result?
Kylie Handley
May 7, 2017
Oh my….this is absolutely delicious, I have made 3 lots in less than a fortnight and am giving it to family and friends so they can taste for themselves lol. Thank you Jessie Hooper for sharing this recipe xx
Nikki
December 17, 2016
2nd year in the making, thanks for sharing this recipe.
Chloe
November 18, 2016
How long does this keep for
Donna Ford
November 11, 2016
This a favourite in our house, a daily breakfast has to include home made lemon butter on toast. π
jayne foord
November 11, 2016
I stored my in the fridge but make sure your jars r sterlized
Chloe
November 11, 2016
How would you suggest storing this if I’m wanting to give as Christmas gifts?
Barb
July 2, 2016
Great recipe, thank you. Do you need to refrigerate all the jars of butter?
Kim
May 31, 2016
Fabulous! So easy too.
Nicola
January 9, 2016
I love this recipe, I have made both the doubled and regular mixtures. Was so simple and a real hit as Christmas gifts this year π
dawn shepherd
January 4, 2016
This has gone down a treat. Simple and easy but so tasty. many thanks for sharing
dawn
January 3, 2016
Tried this recipe yesterday and it is yummy. Thank you so much for sharing
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Bev
July 31, 2022
Abundance of lemons on my tree so made this today.. so easy and tasty..Will definitely make again