Lemon Curd - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. margarine
3 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
2/3 c. lemon juice
2 tsp. cornstarch
4 eggs, lightly beaten

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in top of a double boiler.
Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly, until butter melts. Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot mixture into eggs; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats a spoon (about 15 minutes).
Remove from heat; cool. Cover and refrigerate.