Shelly's Recipe

LEMON-ORANGE FILLING

Category: Frostings/Glazes/Fillings/Toppings

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp orange rind; grated
1 tbsp lemon rind; grated
1 1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 egg yolks; well beaten

Combine sugar, flour, salt, and water in a heavy saucepan; stir well. Stir in fruit rind and juices. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into egg yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and let cool completely. (Mixture will be thick.) Yield: 2-1/4 cups.