LEMON BUTTER SPREAD

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My grandmother, who was a great cook, brought this recipe with her from England. I use it as a spread on toast, for filling in a cake or on top of ice cream. -Gloria Costes, West Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In the top of a double boiler over boiling water, melt butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, lemon juice and zest. Cook over simmering water for 1 hour or until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon., Pour into containers. Store in the refrigerator. Use over cake or spread on toast or muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.