English Lemon Curd

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 6 eggs , beaten
• 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cups freshly grated lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine lemon juice, eggs, butter, sugar, and lemon zest in a 2-quart saucepan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until curd is thick and just beginning to boil, about 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove curd from heat and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to keep the surface soft, about 30 minutes. Pour curd into clean jars, seal, and store in the refrigerator.