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Lemon Curd Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 tblsp grated lemon zest
1 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tblsp butter, cold, cut in 4 pieces
Directions:
Directions:
In bowl or top of double boiler, whisk eggs until smooth. Whisk in sugar, zest, and lemon juice. Place over small pan of simmering water and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon until thick and pale yellow, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in butter, one tablespoon at a time, until thoroughly combined and smooth. Set bowl over ice, stirring occasionally, to cool. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and store in refrigerator up to 5 days.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1 1./2 cups
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Lemon curd is a sweet-tart custard traditionally spread on plain scones and muffins. It is also one of our favorite summer pie fillings.

 

 

 

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