This custard pie recipe is the 1999 American Pie Council's National Pie Championship's first place winner in the Custard Pie category.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs , beaten
- 0.75 cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2.5 cups scalded milk
- 3 dropss yellow food coloring , Optional
- 1 frozen pie crust , 9 inch
- 1 large egg white , beaten
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
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2
Mix together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl; stir well. Blend in scalded milk. Stir in 3 drops yellow food coloring for more color.
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3
Brush the bottom and sides of pie crust with beaten egg white to help prevent a soggy crust. Pour custard mixture into pie crust. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
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4
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
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