[JaK]

Just a quick Q.
 I am planning on making some curd's to go in Christmas hampers but wondered how well it keeps (will be the first time I've made it). Would it be ok to make now or should I leave it a few weeks?

[Knight Family]

The wife says only normaly 2 - 3 weeks, but then again it never lasts that long anyway!!!

[JaK]

Haha, that's good then! Thanks for the reply, will leave it closer to Christmas before I make some.

[GrannieAnnie]

Similar here JaK!  the recipe I use says use within 4 weeks, I think its' because of the eggs, but mine never lasts 4 weeks either!   

[JaK]

So glad it doesn't last long in your house too, hope mine is just as yummy! 

[Haychee]

oooh, I want some now!!!   Not had lemon curd for years.  I used to love it spread thickly on hot toast.  yum yum!   Is it easy to make??

[JaK]

It sounds easy enough to make but I've not tried yet! Here's the recipe http://www.allotment-garden.org/recipe/1082/lime-curd-recipe/

[mumofstig]

have alook here

http://www.allotment-garden.org/allotment_foods/jams-preserve/making-fruit-curd.php

for general advice about making fruit curds,it says

Curds will last about 3 months if kept in a refrigerator, 6 weeks in a cool, dark place and only about a week once they are opened.

[Jamie Butterworth]

I  think im goint o have a go at making some to add tp my Christmas hamper

[Haychee]

fab!  ty ... deffo going to have to make some!!

[shokkyy]

It's a dead easy one to make in the microwave too.

[JaK]

Thank you for the link Mum.