Serial # 19781010 wrote:
> I was looking at a recipe for lemon curds (Recipe follows). If I
> understand this correctly, does this mean this can be canned and
> storred with other canned products? Is there a problem canning a
> product with eggs? Would this be a water boil or a pressure cooker
> issue? And how long would you do the water boil or pressure cooker for
> half-pints and/or pint jars? Thanks in advance for any help.
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> LEMON CURD
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> This is a heavenly lemon spread. It's delicious on English muffins,
> toast, or pancakes. Or blend it with an equal amount of whipped cream
> and serve as an elegant dessert. Makes about 1 3/4 cups.
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> 3/4 cup granulated sugar
> Grated rind and juice (1/3 cup) of 2 lemons
> 1/2 cup butter
> 3 eggs, beaten
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> Put all ingredients in the top of a double boiler, over hot water.
> Stir until mixture is well blended and begins to thicken. This takes
> only a few minutes; it will continue to thicken as it cools. Pour
> into hot, sterilized jars and seal, or into scrupulously cleaned jars
> for refrigeration or freezing.


Bob Pastorio has posted a tested recipe for Lemon Curd here a few times.
You're not going to find an officially sanctioned recipe. Your
recipe looks fine to me, but I don't know if the proportions are right
or not.

Best regards,
Bob