Lemon Curd - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
5 Tbsp. butter (melted)
1 c. granulated sugar
juice and finely grated rind of 2 lemons

Preparation

Beat eggs into melted butter; then stir in sugar.
Beat until thoroughly combined.
Add lemon juice and rind gradually.
Cook in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until thickened, stirring constantly.
Let cool.
(Curd can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.)
Use as a spread on bread or cookies. Makes 2 cups.