Carolynes Lemon Curd recipe

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This is wonderful served on biscuits or plain cakes for afternoon tea.

Ingredients

2-1/2 teaspoons flour

1/2 cup sugar

Grated rind of 2 lemons

3/4 cup lemon juice

3 egg yolks

1 teaspoon butter

In the top of a double boiler, mix sugar and flour. Add the beaten egg yolks, lemon juice, rind, and butter. Cook stirring constantly, until mixture coats back of spoon (about 4 to 5 minutes). Mixture will curdle if you dont stir constantly. Refrigerate and store in a covered jar. Use within a few days.