How long does canned/refridgerated homemade lemon curd last?

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mariadnoca

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I found a jar that made it's way to the back of the fridge. I'd waterbathed it and the seal is still good, but it's likely been in there for many months. Is it dead?

 
I think it will be fine. Two things: the very top portion will have turned a bit browner

than below that. Scrap that off until you get back to the bright yellow color. The taste hasn't been impacted, but it's not as appealing. Oxidation at work.

And don't tip the jar over. For some reason, I always find a bit of water/clear liquid at the very bottom of the jar underneath the thicker curd. Scoop out to avoid that.

I've had unopened, refrigerated 6 month-old curd that tasted fine. It was in the frig the whole time.

 
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