Effie's Molasses Custard

Submitted by Agent9902

"Found this recipe in a diary from 1902 from my great-great-great-great aunt who passed away in 1929. Effie refers to Effie Elliott Williams (who moved down to Mississippi)."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 10 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups molasses
• 1 tablespoon butter
• nutmeg, grated (to flavor) or lemon peel (to flavor)

directions

1. Notes: "This makes 6 nice custards. Bake in once crust very slow till custard is stiff as jelly. Meridian, MS. October 26, 1903.
2. Baking temperature is not included, would suggest standard temperature usage.