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                          Lemon Filling for Cakes
 
 Recipe By     : Better Homes & Garden Cookbook
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      3/4  cup           sugar
    2      tablespoons   cornstarch
      1/2  cup           water
    2                    egg yolks -- be
    1      teaspoon      finely shredded lemon peel
    3      tablespoons   lemon juice
    1      tablespoon    butter
 
 In a small saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch.  Stir in water.  Stir
 in egg yolks, lemon peel
 and lemon juice.  Cook and stir over medium heat till bubbly.   Cook for
 two minutes more.  Stir
 in butter till melted.  Cover surface with clear plastic wrap; cool.
 Makes enough to spread
 between two 8 or 9 in cake layers (about 1 cup).
 
 Microwave directions:
 In a 1-quart casserole combine sugar and cornstarch.  Stir in water.
 Stir in egg yolks, lemon peel
 and lemon juice.
 Micro cook, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 3 to 4 minutes or till
 thickened and bubbly,
 stirring every minute.  Cook 30 seconds more.  Stir in butter till
 melted.  Cover; cool.
 
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 NOTES : Transforms a simple cake into a luscious dessert.
 Jazzbel likes to add 1 tablespoon rum after the butter, for a different
 flavor.

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