Old-fashioned Egg Custard Pie

Description

From my grandmother's collection. Dated 1912.

• Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ⅔ cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup evaporated milk
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 unbaked pie shell

Procedures

1. Cream butter.
2. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
3. Add eggs and flour.
4. Mix well.
5. Stir in milk and water and vanilla.
6. Pour into pie shell.
7. Bake 20 minutes at 400°F then reduce heat to 300°F for 15 more minutes.