Custard Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Make pastry for 1 crust pie; line pie pan.
2. 2
   Build up high fluted edge.
3. 3
   For a 9-inch pie, beat eggs, then add sugar, salt, nutmeg, hot milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla, if desired.
4. 4
   Pour into pastry-lined pan.
5. 5
   Bake in a 450° oven for 15 minutes, then turn oven down to 350° for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Bake just until silver knife inserted 1-inch from side of filling comes out clean. Center will look soft, but will set later.