Lemon Curd I

Ingredients

 * 3 oz (3 tbsp) butter or margarine
 * rind of 3 lemons
 * juice of 3 lemons
 * 8 oz (8 tbsp) caster (superfine) sugar
 * 3 eggs

Directions

 * 1) Put the butter, sugar, grated rind and strained juice of the lemons into a double saucepan, stir occasionally.
 * 2) When sugar has dissolved, add the well-beaten egg.
 * 3) Stir till it thickens, but do not boil.
 * 4) Turn into warm, dry jars.
 * 5) Cool.
 * 6) Cover.
 * 7) Refrigerate.
 * 8) This is best made in small quantities and should be kept only a short time.