Effie's Molasses Custard

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: 5 mins
• 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.