My grandmother, who was a great cook, brought this recipe with her from England. I use it as a spread on toast, for filling in a cake or on top of ice cream. -Gloria Costes, West Hills, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In the top of a double boiler over boiling water, melt butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, lemon juice and zest. Cook over simmering water for 1 hour or until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon., Pour into containers. Store in the refrigerator. Use over cake or spread on toast or muffins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Masab Shah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my spread turned out grainy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Boikanyo Marawu
[email protected]This lemon butter spread is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would prefer it if it had a more tart flavor.
Dinesh Uranw
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but I actually really enjoyed this spread. It's not too tart and the butter mellows out the flavor.
Sanai Uhde
[email protected]This lemon butter spread is a great way to use up leftover lemons. It's a delicious and versatile spread that can be used on a variety of foods.
Mohammad Hai
[email protected]I've been using this lemon butter spread for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch.
Sara Langa
[email protected]This lemon butter spread is so easy to make. I love that I can whip it up in just a few minutes.
Tanveer Riaz
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and butter in this spread. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Ahmed Mouhydddine
[email protected]This lemon butter spread is the perfect way to add a little bit of sunshine to your day. It's bright, flavorful, and delicious.
Lotus288
[email protected]I love this lemon butter spread! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on toast, pancakes, and waffles and it's always a hit.
Sajjad Mastoi
[email protected]This lemon butter spread is delicious! I used it on pancakes and it was the perfect topping. The lemon flavor is really bright and the butter is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
NANGANI MASHAU
[email protected]I made this lemon butter spread last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Shapla Miss
[email protected]This lemon butter spread is amazing! I used it on toast and it was the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The lemon flavor is really bright and the butter is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.