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Lemon Curd Recipe

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A thick, sweet-tart sauce that can be used in various recipes or alone as a jam-like spread.

Lemon Curd Recipe (+)

Directions

In a medium sauce pan, combine eggs, sugar, fresh lemon juice and finely grated lemon zest. Whisk constantly while cooking over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil; then turn heat to low and continue whisking. Cook an additional 7-10 minutes.
Remove from heat, whisk in the butter and immediately pour sauce through a fine strainer or sieve to remove any lumps.
Cover and chill in the refrigerater for at least 2 hours. The curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Use as a filling for a dessert, or a sauce over a dessert, or a spread like a jam.

Container: Medium sauce pan

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving Description: Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

-		3 large eggs
-		3/4 cup white granulated sugar
-		2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (do not use bottled juice)
-		1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
-		3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

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