Lemon Curd Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel

Preparation

In heavy saucepan beat eggs and sugar.
Stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon peel.
Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until mixture is thickened (160 degrees). Cover and store in refrigerator.
Yield 1 2/3 cups.
Spread on hot buttered biscuits or toast.