Easy Lemon Curd
Don’t let the name fool you! Easy equals yummy! This is a heavenly lemon spread. It’s delicious on scones, English muffins, biscuits, toast or pancakes. Or blend it with an equal amount of whipped cream and serve as an elegant dessert.
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Don’t let the name fool you! Easy equals yummy! This is a heavenly lemon spread. It’s delicious on scones, English muffins, biscuits, toast or pancakes. Or blend it with an equal amount of whipped cream and serve as an elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 3/4 cups 1x
- Category: Spreads
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Grated rind and juice (1/3 cup) of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in the top of a double boiler, over hot water. Stir until mixture is well blended and begins to thicken. This takes only a few minutes; it will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal, or into scrupulously cleaned jars for refrigeration or freezing.
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