Wash lemons and limes and dry them. Finely shred lemon peels to make 1/4 cup. Avoid getting the white pith in with the rind. Squeeze enough juice from lemons and limes to make 1 1/3 cups total. In a heavy 1 quart saucepan combine the juice and sugar. Stir in the eggs, margarine and 1/4 cup lemon peel. Cook and stir constantly over med. Heat (do not boil) until mixture coats metal spoon. Takes about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and put in jars. Keep in refrigerator. Makes 3 - 1 cup gifts. Stores in refrigerator up to 2 months. Per 2 tbs. = 100 calories.
and tarts or serve with hot muffins or scones. Optional: Omit lime. Use 1 1/3 cups lemon juice.