Lemon Curd

Method

1. Clean jar/jars to contain approximately 500ml of curd.
2. Finely grate rind of one lemon
3. Juice two lemons
4. Beat the eggs in a small bowl
5. Melt butter in a saucepan on low heat
6. Add sugar, beaten eggs, lemon rind and lemon juice to the butter
7. Cook over a gentle heat stirring all the time until the curd thickens. DO NOT BOIL. The curd thickens further when cooling.
8. Pour into a clean jar with lid
9. Store in fridge.