1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Melt butter or margarine in double-boiler. Remove top section of double-boiler.

2. Add egg yolks, one at a time, to melted butter, stirring with a wooden spoon until thoroughly blended.

3. Add salt and pepper. Add boiling water slowly while stirring.

4. Set over hot water again. Heat slowly, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and custardlike (about 10 minutes). Do not let water boil.

5. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Serve at once.

PLUM JELLY

3 cups prepared juice

4 cups sugar