Baked Custard

This Historic Recipe, Baked Custard (War Recipe) by Mrs. J. W. West. comes to us from the Victory Cook Book.

During both WWI and WWII, those left at home set about to raise funds for the war effort. One such fund raiser was the “Victory Cook Book” compiled by The Women’s Association of St. Paul’s United Church, Sarnia, Ontario.

During the war years many foods were rationed so those making their favourite recipe had to make substitutions, like using honey or maple syrup in place of sugar, for example. Please visit "War Time Canada" for more information such as "How to Live in War Time”, “Coupons for Foods”, “Food is Everybody’s Business”, “Temporary Ration Card”, “Rations for a Soldier on Leave” and “Food Rationing, 1944” on rationing and living on a tight budget.

Would you like to learn more about your World War 1 veteran? Visit - Government of Canada- First World War Personnel Records Database.

Instructions

Blend condensed milk with hot water and pour gradually over slightly-beaten eggs. Add salt. Pour in a baking pan or custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg, place in pan of hot water, and bake about 40 minutes in a slow oven (300 degrees) or until custard is set. – Serves six.