Description
Italian Lemon Spread Delight is a vibrant and tangy treat that captures the essence of summer in a jar. Perfect for spreading on warm toast, drizzling over pancakes, or filling pastries, this delightful lemon spread will brighten any meal. Easy to make in just 30 minutes, it offers a burst of freshness that’s sure to impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemons, straining out seeds but keeping the pulp.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale.
- Gradually add melted butter, lemon zest, and juice while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until thickened (10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool before transferring to sterilized jars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in other citrus zests or herbs like basil. - Adjust sweetness by adding honey if desired. - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.