\n- Preheat oven to 450\u00ba.<\/li>\n
- In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs, sugar, and salt.<\/li>\n
- Whisk in milk, vanilla, and nutmeg – don’t overmix.<\/li>\n
- Pour through a fine strainer into the prepared pie crust.<\/li>\n
- Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350\u00ba and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes. The filling should be set around the edges, but slightly loose in the center.<\/li>\n
- Let cool on a rack, then store in the refrigerator. Serves 8.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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