*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                LEMON CURD

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- 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
 


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