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Lemon Curd




Source of Recipe


Shanny






Recipe Introduction


Pies, tarts, on scones . . . you'll find endless ways to enjoy this lovely filling!





List of Ingredients



• 5 whole eggs
  
• 5 egg yolks
  
• 2 cups sugar
  
• 1 cup lemon juice
  
• 2 tsp. lemon peel
  
• 1 stick sweet butter
  






Instructions



1. Combine eggs, egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
   
2. Add the lemon juice and lemon peel and mix.
   
3. Place the bowl over a pot of boiling water or in the top of a double boiler and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens. This mixture will not curdle, so don't worry about overcooking it a little.
   
4. Remove the bowl from the boiling water and stir in the butter until melted.
   
5. Keep refrigerated.