Lemon curd

 
                                 LEMON CURD
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Sauces
                 Jams                             Pies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    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
  
 
 
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