I found it. I had TITLED IT WRONG! Misspelled lime. When I did a search for "canning citrus" it popped right up.
LEMON OR LIME CURD
2 cups sugar superfine Substitute Truvia at the recommended amount for sugar free or the Truvia/sugar baking blend for Low sugar
1/2 cup loosely packed zest
1 cup lemon or lime juice
3/4 cup unsalted butter
7 large egg yolks
4 whole eggs
TRUVIA INFO: https://www.truvia.com/products/baking-blend
*Original recipe multiplied by 2
*Recipe rounded to nearest cooking fraction
4 cups sugar superfine
1 cup loosely pack zest
2 cups lemon or lime juice
1 1/2 cup unsalted butter
14 large egg yolks
8 whole eggs
*Original recipe multiplied by 4
*Recipe rounded to nearest cooking fraction
8 cups sugar superfine
2 cups loosely packed zest
4 cups lemon or lime juice
3 cups unsalted butter
28 large egg yolks
16 whole eggs
Lynn says: I use an old Nesco roaster 21 quart - that belonged to my grandmother which has a wire rack that will hold 12 pint jars or 24 half pint jars using the flat rack between the two layers of jars.
You can find information about the Nesco roasters at this site: http://archive.lib.msu.edu/DMC/sliker/msuspcsbs_nese_nationalen4/msuspcsbs_nese_nationalen4.pdf
Scroll down to page 25 for the “CANNING RULES”
You can usually find these on eBay or etsy at reasonable prices. Be sure and get the 21 quart or larger.
They were also made by Westinghouse and GE and the sizes are about the same.
Special Equipment Needed: zester, balloon whisk, 1½ quart double boiler*** (the top double boiler pan should be at least 1½-quart volume for small batch- use larger stainless bowl for bigger batches), strainer, kitchen thermometer measuring at least up to 180°F, glass or stainless steel medium mixing bowl, silicone spatula or cooking spoon, and equipment for boiling water canning.
Yield: About 3 to 4 half-pint jars for small batch - 7 to 8 half pints for medium batch, 8 PINTS for large batch.
Please read Using Boiling Water Canners before beginning. If this is your first time canning, it is recommended that you read Principles of Home Canning.
Procedure:
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Wash 4 half-pint canning jars with warm, soapy water. Rinse well; keep hot until ready to fill. Prepare canning lids according to manufacturer's directions.
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Fill boiling water canner with enough water to cover the filled jars by 1 to 2 inches. Use a thermometer to preheat the water to 180°F by the time filled jars are ready to be added.
Caution: Do not heat the water in the canner to more than 180°F before jars are added. If the water in the canner is too hot when jars are added, the process time will not be long enough. The time it takes for the canner to reach boiling after the jars are added is expected to be 25 to 30 minutes for this product. Process time starts after the water in the canner comes to a full boil over the tops of the jars.
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Combine the sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl, stir to mix, and set aside about 30 minutes. Pre-measure the lemon juice and prepare the chilled butter pieces.
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Heat water in the bottom pan of the double boiler until it boils gently. The water should not boil vigorously or touch the bottom of the top double boiler pan or bowl in which the curd is to be cooked. Steam produced will be sufficient for the cooking process to occur.
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In the top of the double boiler, on the counter top or table, whisk the egg yolks and whole eggs together until thoroughly mixed. Slowly whisk in the sugar and zest, blending until well mixed and smooth. Blend in the lemon juice and then add the butter pieces to the mixture.
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Place the top of the double boiler over boiling water in the bottom pan. Stir gently but continuously with a silicone spatula or cooking spoon, to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches a temperature of 170°F. Use a food thermometer to monitor the temperature.
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Remove the double boiler pan from the stove and place on a protected surface, such as a dish cloth or towel on the counter top. Continue to stir gently until the curd thickens (about 5 minutes). Strain curd through a mesh strainer into a glass or stainless steel bowl; discard collected zest.
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Fill hot strained curd into the clean, hot half-pint jars, leaving ½-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened, clean paper towel; apply two-piece metal canning lids.
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Process in the prepared boiling water canner according to the recommendations in Table 1. Let cool, undisturbed, for 12 to 24 hours and check for seals. |
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Table 1. Recommended process time for Canned Lemon Curd in a boiling-water canner. |
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Process Time at Altitudes of |
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Jar Size |
0 - 1,000 ft |
1,001 - 6,000 ft |
Above 6,000 ft |
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Half-pints |
15 min |
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Shelf Life: For best quality, store in a cool, dark place (away from light). Plan to use canned lemon curd within 3 to 4 months. Browning and/or separation may occur with longer storage; discard any time these changes are observed.
Prepared lime curd can also be frozen instead of canned for up to 1 year without quality changes when thawed. Package in freezer containers after straining and cooling to room temperature. To thaw, place container in a refrigerator at 40°F or lower for 24 hours before intended use. After thawing, consume within 4 weeks. (See Freezer Lemon Curd, http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/publications/nchfp/factsheets/freezer_lemoncurd.pdf) Use same process for lime curd.
Preparation Notes:
* If superfine sugar is not available, run granulated sugar through a grinder or food processor for 1 minute, let settle, and use in place of superfine sugar. Do not use powdered sugar.
** If a double boiler is not available, a substitute can be made with a large bowl or saucepan that can fit partway down into a saucepan of a smaller diameter. If the bottom pan has a larger diameter, the top bowl or pan should have a handle(s) that can rest on the rim of the lower pan.
For more detailed information on boiling water canning, see "Using Boiling Water Canners" at http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/publications/uga/using_bw_canners.html
Developed at The University of Georgia, Athens, for the National Center for Home Food Preservation. Released by Elizabeth L. Andress, Ph.D., Department of Foods and Nutrition, College of Family and Consumer Sciences. December 2004.
