THE BEST LEMON CURD

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This recipe just requires 4 ingredients, and you will have authentic lemon curd. This is also a good base to experiment with other flavors as well.

Provided by Rachel-Snachel

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 eggs
4 lemons
1 1/2 cups sugar
12 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Juice the lemons and grate the rind from two of them.
  • In another bowl, beat together sugar and eggs until fluffy; add the lemon juice.
  • Pour the lemon mixture into a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. When butter is melted, raise the heat to medium, continuing to stir until mixture is thickened. Stir in the zest.
  • Store in the refrigerator. Use as filling or frosting, as well as with scones.
  • Variations: substitute lime or orange juice and zest for the lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2763.2, Fat 159.4, SaturatedFat 93.9, Cholesterol 1212.4, Sodium 311.7, Carbohydrate 347.8, Fiber 20.3, Sugar 301.4, Protein 31.8

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