Lemon Curd

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From EatingWell:  March 1998

Try this for a different topping for waffles.

1 1/2 cups | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 2/3 cup lemon juice, juice
• 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

1. Whisk together egg, egg whites, sugar, lemon zest and juice in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Add butter and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let sauce come to a simmer. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool slightly; serve warm.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 39 Calories; 1 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 11 mg Cholesterol; 7 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 8 mg Sodium; 16 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.