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Meyer Lemon Curd - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Meyer Lemon Curd
Lunch

This Meyer Lemon Curd is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Use this sweet-tart Meyer lemon curd recipe from Vanilla Bake Shop to make its wonderful Meyer Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes (pictured).

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • Zest of 3 lemons
  • 3 large eggs
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 c. Meyer lemon juice
  • 5 oz. unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare and ice-water bath. Set a medium bowl in ice-water bath and set aside.
  2. Place sugar and lemon zest in a mortar and grind with a pestle to combine and release the oils. Transfer sugar mixture to a medium heatproof bowl along with eggs and egg yolks; whisk to combine. Place over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk until sugar has dissolved. Add lemon juice and continue whisking until mixture is thick and reaches 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Add butter and whisk until well combined.
  3. Strain lemon mixture through a fine mesh sieve set over prepared bowl. Cover lemon curd with plastic wrap, pressing plastic wrap directly onto surface. Transfer to refrigerator until completely chilled.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Meyer Lemon Curd recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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