LEMON CURD

Mary Esther Cawthorne (Sear) (Aunt Monny)

Pies, Cakes and Desserts

Ingredients

3 cups
5 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup butter or margarine

Directions

Combine all ingredients in top of double boiler; mix well. Bring water to boil; reduce heat and cook over hot water, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens (about 15 minutes).
Remove from heat. Cool. Store in refrigerator.
Serve with pound cake or gingerbread.

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