Recipe of Lemon Curd - Food Recipes

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LEMON CURD

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Serving Size : 1
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Sauces Jams Pies

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

5 Whole eggs 5 Egg yolks 2 c Sugar 1 c Fresh lemon juice 2 Lemons, grated zest only 8 tb Sweet butter COMBINE THE EGGS, EGG YOLKS and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix. 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. Remove the bowl from the boiling water and stir in the butter until melted. Refrigerated, this will keep for up to 3 months. TO MAKE A LEMON CUSTARD PIE: Preheat oven to 375F. Fill a 9-inch pie shell and bake for 15 minutes. Makes 1 Quart - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -