Custard Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat or double boiler over hot (not boiling) water, beat egg yolks, sugar and salt with wire whisk.
2. 2
   Gradually stir in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 25 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in vanilla.
4. 4
   Serve sauce warm or cold over apple pie, fruitcake, cut up fruit or ice cream.
5. 5
   Serves 12.