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                               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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