Never-Fail Custard Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine beaten eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla; add to scalded milk, stirring continuously.
2. 2
   Pour 2/3 of mixture into pie shell. Sit it on oven rack and pour in remaining filling.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with nutmeg.
4. 4
   Bake at 400° for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Reduce heat to 350° and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until knife inserted in center comes out clean.