LEMON CURD

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This is a tart, refreshing custard. It makes a tasty spread for scones, crumpets or English muffins.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 cup lemon juice (5 large lemons)
3 tablespoons firm butter or margarine, cut up
3 large eggs, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • In heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, lemon peel and lemon juice with wire whisk.
  • Stir in butter and eggs. Cook over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon (do not boil). Immediately pour into one 1-pint container or two 1-cup containers.
  • Store covered in refrigerator up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

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