Citrus Curd

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind (about 3 lemons)
• 1 tablespoon grated lime rind (about 3 limes)
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind (1 large orange)
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Preparation

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a heavy nonaluminum saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
2. Gradually whisk about one-fourth of hot sugar syrup into beaten eggs; add to remaining hot syrup, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring gently, or until curd thickens and coats a spoon; let cool. Cover and chill overnight.