Lemon Cheese Or Curd - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lemons, juiced
1 Tbsp. lemon rind, grated
2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter, cut into cubes
3 eggs, slightly beaten

Preparation

In a large saucepan, mix lemon juice, rind and sugar.
Add butter and eggs.
Mix well; simmer slowly over a low heat, stirring steadily, until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes.
It will be firmer when chilled.
Pour into sterilized jars with screw top lids.
Store in refrigerator.
Makes 1 pint.
Can be doubled.