Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

Recipe By : Good Housekeeping

1 Preparation Time :

Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 Large Lemon

3/4 Cup Butter Or Margarine

1 Cup Sugar

3 Eggs

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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