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Effie's Molasses Custard
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 6
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).
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.
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