Thyme Infused Lemon Curd Recipe | Inspired by the Sea Glass Journal Novel

There are recipes that feel like sunshine in a jar — bright, silky, and full of memory. In The Sea Glass Journal, Tess discovers Evelyn’s tin of handwritten recipe cards, each one carrying a whisper of coastal life and quiet joy. Among them: lemon curd, smooth and tart with just enough sweetness.

This version adds a coastal-garden twist with fresh thyme, infusing the curd with a subtle herbal note that balances the citrus. Spread it on scones, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it onto shortbread cookies. However you enjoy it, it feels like keeping summer close.

Thyme Infused Lemon Curd Recipe Card

Thyme-Infused Lemon Curd
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 4 large egg yolks

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

• 2/3 cup (160 ml) fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)

• 2 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest

• 4–5 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1 tsp thyme leaves)

• 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, whole eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.

2. Add thyme sprigs to the mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 8–10 minutes). Do not let it boil.

3. Remove thyme sprigs and discard.

4. Off the heat, whisk in butter cubes one at a time until fully melted and incorporated.

5. Strain the curd through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl or jar for an extra-smooth finish.

6. Cover and chill. Lemon curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Serving Ideas:

• Spread on toast or scones.

• Fill tart shells or layer in cakes.

• Swirl into yogurt or ice cream.

This Recipe is Inspired by The Sea Glass Journal Novel

Like Tess in The Sea Glass Journal, we can find pieces of comfort and creativity in recipes passed down or rediscovered. This lemon curd — infused with thyme from a cottage garden — feels like one of those quiet treasures. It’s simple to make, beautiful to gift in mason jars, and a reminder that small rituals can hold big meaning. For more recipes and patterns inspired by The Sea Glass Journal, check out the Sea Glass Journal Companion Guide.

About Kristin Omdahl
Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.

When she’s not writing, Kristin shares crochet and knitting designs, recipes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process with her global community on Patreon.