QUICK LEMON CURD

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This special spread is absolutely delightful. It's rich and smooth with a fresh lemon flavor. Sometimes I thicken it a bit and put it in tart shells. -Mary Thompson, Weslaco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Scones, biscuits or English muffins

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in butter, lemon juice, zest and salt. Cook over simmering water for 15 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve chilled with scones, biscuits or English muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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