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Lemon-Ginger Curd

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Another family favorite - lemon curd - but with a twist.

While Jake and Riley are hard at work on Riley's mission project, I took Dylan on as my sous-chef. It took some practice, but he was zesting like a champ after the first lemon.














3 large lemons
3/4 C raw sugar
8 T butter
8 large egg yolks
1 T ginger syrup
1/2 t ground ginger

Zest the lemons, squeeze and strain the juice. Combine the zest, juice, sugar, ginger syrup and butter and bring to a boil. Meanwhile beat the yolks. Add 1/3 of the boiling liquid to the beaten yolks then add the mixture back into the boiling liquid. Add ground ginger. Continue beating over medium heat until it thickens. Be careful not to let the curd boil or it will scramble. Pour the curd into a bowl and press plastic wrap against the surface to prevent a film from forming. Chill completely. Spoon into sterilized jars and keep in the fridge.

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  1. thewoodenspoongirlJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Where would a person find ginger syrup?

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  2. Camilla M. MannJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    I have gotten mine here. http://www.abesmarket.com/organic-ginger-syrup-3pk.html?gclid=CNb78K-z1a0CFULAKgod3DzklA Looks as if they are currently sold out though. Check back. It's delicious!

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    1. thewoodenspoongirlJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:29 PM

      Thank you! I also found it on Amazon.com, from someone who apparently got it from Abe's Market as well. Sounds really yummy!

      http://www.amazon.com/Ginger-People-Organic-Syrup-3pk/dp/B005EY8R8Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326752890&sr=8-1

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