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Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
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¾ cup fresh lime juice
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¼ cup butter
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1 tablespoon lime zest
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2 large eggs, beaten
Directions
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Place sugar, lime juice, butter, and lime zest in the top of a double boiler; stir over medium-high heat until butter melts.
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Temper eggs by mixing 2 tablespoons hot lime mixture into eggs, stir to blend.
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Reduce heat to medium until water simmers. Slowly whisk egg mixture into the lime mixture. Cook over the double boiler until lime mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Cool slightly and spoon into a clean, glass jar. Cover and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
172 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 172 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
Sodium 59mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 26g | |
Protein 2g | 3% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Calcium 13mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 47mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.