Egg Custard Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. vanilla
5 c. milk, scalded
nutmeg (optional)
2 (9-inch) pie shells, chilled

Preparation

Beat eggs slightly.
Add sugar, salt and vanilla.
Add milk while stirring constantly.
Sprinkle nutmeg over pie after filling crusts.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Do not overbake.
You may add 3/4 to 1 cup coconut to recipe for Coconut Custard Pie.
Pie is done when jiggled and center appears firm, but soft.