Good Eats, A Treasury of Favorite Recipes


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LEMON CURD  
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egg yolks  
cup sugar  
lemons, zested and juiced  
stick butter, cut into pats and chilled  
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) Add enough water to a medium saucepan to come about 1−inch up the side.  
) Bring to a simmer over medium−high heat.  
) Meanwhile, combine egg yolks and sugar in a medium size metal bowl and whisk until  
smooth, about 1 minute.  
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) Measure citrus juice and if needed, add enough cold water to reach 1/3 cup.  
) Add juice and zest to egg mixture and whisk smooth.  
) Once water reaches a simmer, reduce heat to low and place bowl on top of saucepan.  
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Bowl should be large enough to fit on top of saucepan without touching the water.)  
) Whisk until thickened, approximately 8 minutes, or until mixture is light yellow and  
coats the back of a spoon.  
) Remove promptly from heat and stir in butter a piece at a time, allowing each addition  
to melt before adding the next.  
) Remove to a clean container and cover by laying a layer of plastic wrap directly on the  
surface of the curd.  
0) Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.  
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Yield: 1 pint  
LEMON CURD  
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