Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 9 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter

Instruction

  • Combine sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is hot, but not yet simmering.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
  • Slowly pour some (about 1/3) of the hot sugar mixture into the bowl, whisking constantly.
  • Transfer all of the egg mixture into the saucepan, whisking to combine, over medium heat.
  • Slice the butter into tablespoon-size slices and add into the hot mixture. Stir until butter is melted and mixture thickens.
  • Pour through a mesh sieve into canning jars or a large bowl. Mixture will fill 2 half-pint jars (1 pint total).