Date Custard Pie

Submitted by Connie K

"An oldie from 'The Boston Cooking School Cook Book', 1937. Posted in response to a request. Times are estimates."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄3 lb dates
• 2 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• nutmeg
• 1 pastry for single-crust pie

directions

1. Cook dates with milk 20 minutes in double boiler; Strain, rub through sieve, and add eggs, salt and a few gratings of nutmeg.
2. Line plate with Plain Pastry and build up a fluted rim; Pour filling into crust.
3. Bake 10 minutes in hot oven (450F), then reduce heat to moderate (350F), and bake until firm when tested with silver knife.