GRANDMA'S EGG CUSTARD PIE

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This pie is so easy to make and won the 1999 American Pie Council's Pie Championship in the Custard Pie Category.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells, deep dish
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
2 1/2 cups scalded whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir well. Blend in the scalded milk. For more yellow color, add a few drops yellow food coloring.
  • Brush inside bottom and sides of pie crust with egg white to help prevent a soggy crust. Pour custard mixture into piecrust. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. (Please adjust according to your oven) Cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 77.4, Sodium 256.1, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.8, Protein 6.6

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