Lemon Curd Recipe

Ingredients

Grated rind and juice of 4 lemons
4 eggs, beaten
100grams (4oz) butter
450g (1lb) sugar

Method

Put all the ingredients into the top of a double saucepan, or
In a basin standing in a pan of simmering water.
Stir until the sugar has dissolved and continue heating, stirring from time to time, until the curd thickens.
Strain into small jars in the usual way
Will make about 700g (1 1/2lbs)

Note:

Home-made lemon curd should be made in small quantities only, as above, since it only keeps for about 1 month.
Store in a cool place.