Classic Lemon Curd

Recipe from Sunkist
Published: Thursday, June 14, 2001 12:00 a.m. MDT

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Ingredients

This lemon sauce can be served hot or cold over fresh fruit and cake.


Directions

1 egg

2 egg yolks

Grated peel of 1/2 lemon

Juice of 2 lemons (6 tablespoons)

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup butter or margarine

Dash of salt

In a saucepan, lightly beat the egg and yolks; add the remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat, stir constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5-8 minutes. Serve hot or cold.