MA HANNAH'S FAMOUS OLD FASHIONED EGG CUSTARD

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My husband's Mother made these pies and gave them away to the grieving or friends in Griffin Georgia. She was know in Griffin as "The Pie Lady."

Provided by Nita Holleman

Categories     Pie

Time 2h

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 nine inch unbaked pie shell
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon table salt
3 eggs, beaten well
1 1/2 cups sweet milk, scalded (don't boil)
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees fht.
  • Place the pie shell into the pie dish according to the package* directions.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, nutmeg and salt.
  • In another bowl beat eggs well.
  • Heat the milk to scalding point (just under, but not to boiling point).
  • Butter may be added to it and melted when milk is heated.
  • Add the beaten eggs to the dry ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the milk and butter.
  • Pour all the mixture into the pie shell.
  • Place the pan in a larger pan with about 3/4 inches water in the larger pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees fht.
  • for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to 325 degrees fht.
  • for about 30 minutes longer or until firm.
  • "Enjoywhile warm if possible and share.
  • "Ma Hannah.
  • *Ma made her own pie crusts, but I use Pillsbury® Refrigerated Pie Crusts.
  • **Please use Butter only!
  • SOFT MARGARINE will NOT work in this recipe.

Sam Favour
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I'm not a big fan of custard, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The custard was light and fluffy, and the flavor was just right.


Dana Mendez
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This recipe is a winner! The custard is delicious, and it's so easy to make.


Jacqueline Katakala
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I love this recipe. It's so simple, but the results are amazing. The custard is always perfectly smooth and creamy.


Onika Kayo
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This is the best egg custard recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Manjesh___ ___bhai
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I love this recipe! The custard is so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is amazing. I've made it several times, and it's always a hit.


Md Shazaad
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This recipe is easy to follow, and the results are delicious. The custard is creamy and smooth, with a delicate vanilla flavor. I served it with fresh berries, and it was a perfect dessert.


Kamohelo Pelea
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The custard is perfectly smooth and creamy, and the flavor is divine. I love that it's not too sweet, and the vanilla flavor is just right.


Cha'Bella Don
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The custard is so rich and creamy, and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet, and the vanilla flavor is just right.


AWINI ISAAC
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I was looking for an old-fashioned egg custard recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make, and the results were delicious. The custard was creamy and smooth, with a delicate vanilla flavor. I served it with fresh berries, and it


Meem Rahman
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This is the best egg custard recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, and the vanilla flavor is just right. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit.


Bob Hopers
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I made this custard for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make, and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Wisdom Zigah
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This recipe is a keeper! The custard was perfectly smooth and creamy, and the flavor was divine. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I served it with fresh berries, and it was a hit with my family. Thank you for sharing this r


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