Lemon Butter (Microwave)


Gluten-free

Meal Type
Condiments
Author
Western Star
Preparation Time
5 minutes
Cooking Time
8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 125g Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 4 free range eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 lemons, finely grated rind and juice (2/3 cup lemon juice)

Instructions

  1. Combine butter and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 2 minutes, remove and stir well.
  2. Whisk eggs, lemon juice and rind in a separate bowl until combined.
  3. Quickly, whisk egg mixture into hot sugared butter, mix well.
  4. Microwave on High for 4 minutes until thick, whisking well at 1 minute intervals.
  5. Pour hot lemon butter into sterilized jars and clamp lids on, allow tops to suck tight if relevant before refrigerating.

Notes

Substitutions; Nuttelex (vegan butter) and artificial sweeteners are valid substitutes. Recipe not tested with egg replacements.

Lemon Butter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (because the recipe makes a lot, not because it lasts that long).

Use as a breakfast spread or as a filling for tarts or Simply Nigella's Meringue topping with shaved almonds (Consider Aquafaba meringues and coconut whipped cream alternatives)