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OK I have had a bash at this recipe, although I used limes instead of lemons (my preference). I warmed 4x 340g jars just in case I filled 3, I did strain off the pulp as it was taking ages to absorb I have only managed to bottle 2x 340g jars and they're about half-full. You'll have a report on how it tastes later, although I did lick the spoon and I may use (my lime recipe) to make a Key Lime Pie next

GB

It hasn't set, even overnight in the fridge

There's a possibility that I can rescue the whole palaver though, I'll buy some double cream next time I'm shopping, add the unset lime curd and freeze it. I can't go wrong with ice cream, can I?

Hi GB

Thanks for trying this! Sorry you didn't have any luck with it Unfortunately, I haven't tested the recipe myself as I don't like lemon curd - I did compare it to other recipes, though, and it seemed reasonable...

When you say you strained off the pulp, is that the curd that was forming but with a lot of liquid around it? I wonder if something needs to be added to the Entry?

Stirring the flavour into cream to make icecream sounds like a good plan indeed Good luck with it - my only attempt at icecream failed many years ago (more ice than cream), but that was definitely something to do with how much air (or rather the lack thereof) was in it before it went in the freezer...

I don't know what went wrong - it was my first attempt at curd - and it was taking so long that I decided to strain off the floaty bits. Maybe I should have carried on stirring, but I reckon I'd still be stood at the cooker

I've never made ice cream before, either.

I am going to get the double cream tomorrow so I can perform the feat on Sunday, my day off. I hope the results will be edible, so it wasn't a total waste of time and money ()

If it helps...the pic is homemade lemon curd, using the yolks only, don't know if that's why it didn't work GB?

Hmm, I wondered if you had made it, as it looked like homemade to me!

Just the yolks. Yep, that must be it, I used 3 whole eggs.

That means this entry needs adjusting, agreed Sasha?

Interesting... I see the BBC recipe uses 3 whole eggs and an extra yolk, but Delia http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/preserves/lemon-curd just uses whole eggs...

Hmm, I am willing to give it another try, I'll try it with just the yolks and see if it sets.