Sweet Lemon Butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Spread on nut breads. 1/2 cup butter Grated peel of 1 lemon 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 whole eggs 3 egg yolks Melt butter in top of double boiler.

2. 2

   Stir in lemon peel, juice, sugar and salt.

3. 3

   Lightly beat whole eggs into egg yolks.

4. 4

   Blend eggs into sugar mixture.

5. 5

   Cook over boiling water, beating with whisk until thick and smooth, about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Cover and store in refrigerator.