Grandma'S Custard Pie (Yellow Pie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups milk, scalded
freshly grated nutmeg
9 inches unbaked pie shells

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Scald milk (I use 1 cup half and half mixed with 1-1/2 cups whole milk). Set aside.
In large mixing bowl slightly beat eggs, blend in sugar, salt, vanilla and almond extract.
Gradually stir in scalded milk. Do not overbeat as this will create an unwanted foam. Pour into prepared pie shell and lightly sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg over the top.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until knife inserted in center of pie comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool 30-60 minutes before slicing and serving.