“Lemon Curd”- This does not sound appetizing, but this traditional English fruit spread makes a breakfast, dessert or snack extra special. This recipe is very simple to make, I recommend Meyer lemons, and I tearfully  used the last of our home grown lemons for this recipe. If you have excess lemons consider making a large batch and preserving. You can always double this recipe, although this is a large recipe designed to have extra for later use or gifts, so you can also cut this in half! There are many uses for this curd. Make a sheet cake, poking holes in cake while still hot and poured the lemon curd over and topped with fresh whipped cream for an Easter dessert. You can also use with pancakes, as a spread for muffins or scones, as a dip for crackers or fruit, as well as a marinade or salad dressing when mixed with basic balsamic and olive oil. Mix into yogurt or oatmeal, try my easy method to make your own yogurt.

I loved this curd with my recipe for Brown Butter Maple Oat Muffins, place a dollop of the lemon curd on top of the batter before baking. Try it and enjoy!

Ingredients                                                                                     Yields 6-8 Cups

• 6 lemons
• 2 1/2 C Sugar
• 2 Sticks of Butter
• 8 Large Eggs
• 1 C Lemon Juice
• 1/4 Tsp Salt

Directions

Zest the lemons, being careful not to get too much of the white pith, which will create a bitter taste. Mix zest and sugar in food processor until incorporated. With stand mixer cream butter and and sugar with zest. Add eggs 1 at a time and finally the lemon juice and salt. Pour the mixture into saucepan over low heat until just thickened and hot to the touch (around 8 minutes on lowest heat setting). Remove from heat and place in jars for refrigeration and preserve if desired.