Lime, Orange Or Lemon Curd

Directions

1. 1
   Soften the limes by rolling them back and forth with your hands on the kitchen counter; you will get more juice out of them if you do this.
2. 2
   Grate the zest very finely, take care that you don't grate the white pith.
3. 3
   Squeeze the juice out of the fruit; you will need 150mL.
4. 4
   Put the rind (zest), butter, sugar and juice in a heatproof basin.
5. 5
   Stand this over a pan of boiling water and heat until the sugar and butter have melted.
6. 6
   Lower the heat, you don't want the water to boil now.
7. 7
   Whisk in the eggs, when incorporated use a wooden spoon and stir until the curd has thickened and coats the back of the spoon, 20 to 25 minutes.
8. 8
   Pour into hot jars, when cool label them.
9. 9
   Use this recipe also to make orange or lemon curd, just make sure you have 150mL juice Keep in the fridge.