Lemon Butter Spread Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter2 cups sugar3 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Preparation

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.