LEMON BUTTER SPREAD

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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

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

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.

Masab Shah
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I followed the recipe exactly and my spread turned out grainy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Boikanyo Marawu
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This lemon butter spread is so easy to make. I love that I can whip it up in just a few minutes.


Tanveer Riaz
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I love the combination of lemon and butter in this spread. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Ahmed Mouhydddine
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.