Lemon Butter

Microwave Lemon Butter

This method can also be used to make Lime Butter, Orange Butter, Grapefruit Butter and Banana Butter! And it only takes a few minutes!

Degree of difficulty: Low

You need:
4 Eggs
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
1/4 Cup Water
2 tsp finely grated Lemon Rind
125g Real Butter

Method:
Fill 2 glass jars with boiling water to sterilize.

Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk well. Strain through a sieve into a microwave-safe bowl - glass is best. Add the sugar, Lemon Juice, Rind, Water and cubed Butter.

Microwave on High for 2 minutes. Whisk well, then microwave a further 2 minutes. Whisk again, and microwave for another 2 minutes.

The Lemon Butter should be done at this stage but if your microwave is low power and you think it needs more cooking, cook for 1 minute before checking and whisking again.

Pour into glass jars, put the lids on and store in the fridge.

Can be used on toast, pikelets or as a filling for pastry tarts.