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Lemon Filling

Martha Stewart Living, February 2001 http://www.marthastewart.com/318169/lemon-filling
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  • Yield Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups sugar
    • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 3 large egg yolks, well beaten
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Directions

  1. Sift sugar, cornstarch, and salt into a medium saucepan. Gradually blend in 1/2 cup cold water and lemon juice. Place saucepan over medium-low heat, and whisk until smooth. Add egg yolks and 2 tablespoons butter, and blend thoroughly. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until thickened, and add 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Continue stirring until mixture reaches desired thickness, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon peel; rub surface lightly with 1 tablespoon butter to prevent a skin from forming. Can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

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