Spread on nut breads.
1/2 cup butterGrated peel of 1 lemon1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt3 whole eggs3 egg yolks
Melt butter in top of double boiler. Stir in lemon peel, juice, sugar and salt. Lightly beat whole eggs into egg yolks. Blend eggs into sugar mixture. Cook over boiling water, beating with whisk until thick and smooth, about 20 minutes.
Cover and store in refrigerator.