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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. butter or margarine
  • 1/4 c. lemon rind, grated
  • 2/3 c. lemon juice (fresh)
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Method

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in the top of a double boiler. Bring water to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook until butter melts.
  • Stir about 1/4 of hot mixture into beaten eggs.
  • Add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat, until mixture thickens and coats a spoon (about 15 minutes).
  • Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Serve over pound cake, angel food cake or gingerbread.