LEMON LIME CURD

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This is a different take on the traditional lemon curd which we have enjoyed and our friends. Got it many years ago from a library cookbook but can't recall which one - there have been too many!!

Provided by waynejohn1234

Categories     Low Protein

Time 28m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 medium lemons
3 limes
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, cut up in small pieces

Steps:

  • Shred lemon rind very finely to make 1/4 cup.
  • Squeeze juice from lemons and limes to make 1-1/3 cups total.
  • In a heavy saucepan combie juices and sugar.
  • Stir in eggs, butter and 1/4 cup lemon peel.
  • Cook, stirring, over med heat (DO NOT BOIL) until thickened and coats a metal spoon.
  • This takes about 8 minutes.
  • Will keep in fridge for a month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.6, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 363.3, Sodium 319.1, Carbohydrate 130.7, Fiber 12, Sugar 101.6, Protein 11.8

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