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old-fashioned custard

Recipe by
Judith Esqueda
Monroe, WA

Both my mother and grandmother made this simple dessert often. The nutmeg adds a special touch to the custard.

method Bake

Ingredients For old-fashioned custard

  • 1 qt
    milk
  • 5 lg
    eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2
    lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg

How To Make old-fashioned custard

  • 1
    Place milk in saucepan and heat.
  • 2
    In a mixing bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, salt, lemon juice, vanilla, and nutmeg. Add heated milk.
  • 3
    Place in a casserole. Place the casserole in a baking pan filled part way with water.
  • 4
    Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees,

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