Stirred Custard

Yield: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs, well beaten
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 quart milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Dash of ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Combine eggs and sugar in a large saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon (about 20 minutes).
2. Cool custard slightly.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and nutmeg; cover and chill. (This mixture is pouring consistency.)