Lemon Curd

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Lemon Curd

Recipe By : Good Housekeeping
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Large Lemon
3/4 Cup Butter Or Margarine
1 Cup Sugar
3 Eggs

>From lemon, grate 1 tablespoon peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons
juice.

In double boiler over hot, not boiling, water, or in heavy
2-quart saucepan over low heat, stir lemon juice, lemon peel,
butter or margarine, and sugar until butter melts.

In small bowl, beat eggs slightly. <- Do not skip this step.
Add eggs to butter mixture and cook, stirring constantly,
until mixture is very thick and coats the back of a spoon
well, about 15 minutes (do not boil or mixture will curdle).
Refrigerate.



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