GRANDMA'S EGG CUSTARD PIE

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This is the 1999 American Pie Council's National Pie Championship's first place winner in the Custard Pie Category.

Provided by Marles Riessland

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 eggs, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
2 ½ cups scalded milk
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Mix together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir well. Blend in the scalded milk. For more yellow color, add few drops yellow food coloring.
  • Line pie pan with pastry, and brush inside bottom and sides of shell with egg white to help prevent a soggy crust. Pour custard mixture into piecrust. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 276.9 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

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