SIMPLE LEMON CURD

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Besides canning and freezing our homegrown vegetables, I enjoy cooking and baking. I especially look forward to baking special treats for our granddaughter.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon zest. Cook over simmering water for 15 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.