lemon curd

Name: Lemon Curd
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 - whole eggs; 2 - egg yolks; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) grated lemon rind; 2/3 cup(s) lemon juice; 2 stick(s) butter or margarine

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gaynel mohler

junction city, OH

Updated on Jun 14, 2012

Been seeing folks mention lemon curd in comments about recipes and thought since I looked it up, I'd share the recipe I found

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cook time 15 Min

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yield 4 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 - whole eggs
2 - egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 sticks butter or margarine

How To Make lemon curd

Step 1

Beat eggs, yolks,and sugar in top of a double boiler with electric mixer until light and fluffy. 3 to 5 minutes

Step 2

Beat in rind, juice and butter.
Step 3

Cook stirring constantly , over hot, not boiling water until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
Step 4

Remove from heat, cool.
Step 5

Spoon into jars, seal; refrigerate for up to 2 weeks
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