Scottish Curd

Directions

1. 1
   Grate the coloured rind from the lemons using a fine grater. Melt the butter slowly in a heavy base saucepan and stir in the lemon rind and sugar. Heat gently until the sugar is fuly dissolved.
2. 2
   Stir one tablespoon of the hot mixture into the eggs; repeat this procedure twice more.
3. 3
   (This will prevent the eggs from curdling.).
4. 4
   Pour into the pan and heat gently, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in the Drambuie and heat until thick again; Do not boil! Pour into hot sterilized jars and cover.
5. 5
   This can be stored for up to about a month in a cool, dry dark place, or it refrigerates for up to 2-3 months very well.