english country house lemon curd

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

How To Make english country house lemon curd

  • Step 1
    Combine ingredients in the top of a double boiler, or use an earthenware bowl placed over (but not touching) simmering water.
  • Step 2
    Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, 6 or 7 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a sterilized glass jar.
  • Step 4
    Cover airtight and refrigerate when cold (mixture will thicken as it cools). Use within 4 weeks; makes approximately 1 cup.

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