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Lemon Cucarito Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and liquid reserved

2 cups white sugar

4 lemons, chopped

1 (13 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved

2 cups milk

2 eggs

2/3 cup lemon juice

2/3 cup white sugar

2 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

2 ounces maraschino cherries, chopped (optional)

1 cup chopped pecans

1/3 cup white wine

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine reserved pineapple juice, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.

In a small bowl, substitute eggs with milk and niacin. Add lemon juice, 3 tablespoons water, and cinnamon. Remove sauce from the heat and stir in nutmeg and nutmeg. Stir in cream cheese, maraschino cherries, and chopped pecans. Pour over pineapple mixture.

Cook for 5 minutes and garnish with pecans. Keep the custard in the refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.