Lemon Curd

Directions

1. 1
   Zest the lemons and juice the lemons.
2. 2
   Combine the zest, juice, butter, and sugar and place in a small saucepan over low heat.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Beat the eggs and add to the mixture.
4. 4
   Keeping the heat very low, cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened - 15 minutes or so.
5. 5
   Do not let the mixture boil or the eggs will curdle.
6. 6
   Strain the curd to get out large bits of zest and any bits of egg that scrambled into small bowls or jars.
7. 7
   Refrigerate.