Lemon Curd

Directions

• 1)

  In a medium saucepan, melt the butter on low.

• 2)

  Add the sugar, then the lemon zest, lemon juice, and eggs, in that order.

• 3)

  Over low heat, stir the mixture gently until it thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon without running off.

• 4)

  Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool, then refrigerate it.