Clear Lemon Filling

Cook: 1 min

A bright, zesty lemon filling with a smooth, clear texture that pairs beautifully with pastries or desserts, perfect for citrus lovers and elegant occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Mix together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon rind in a saucepan.
  2. Add water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
  3. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
  4. Chill until set before using.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

435 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.2g 6% DV
Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV
Carbs 43.7g 16% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 6.4g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9731.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 92.8mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 130.3mg 43% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 26.8mg 2% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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