Lemon Curd

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 15
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 82.6
  • Total Fat: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 77.5 mg
  • Sodium: 3.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g

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Introduction

traditional, simple lemon curd recipe (serves 15; 1 Tbs. equals 1 serving) traditional, simple lemon curd recipe (serves 15; 1 Tbs. equals 1 serving)
Number of Servings: 15

Ingredients

    2/3 C sugar
    3/4 tsp cornstarch
    1/3 C lemon juice
    5 egg yolks
    1/4 C butter
    2 tsp. grated lemon peel

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir a small amout into egg yolks. Return all to the pan; bring to a gentle boil, stiring constantly. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until mixture reaches 160 degrees and coats the back of a metal spoon.
Remove from heat; gently stir in butter and lemon peel until well blended. Pour into a bowl; cover serface w/ plastic wrap. Cover and refigerate until serving.
Serves 15--1 Tbs. equals one serving

Number of Servings: 15

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARATHONMAMA3.