Peach Kernel Custard

Ingredients

• 1 quart new milk
• 12 peach kernels, scalded, peeled, and rubbed fine
• 5 to 6 eggs
• sugar to taste
• nutmeg, grated
• lemon peel (optional)

Method

1. 1 Place milk and optional lemon peel in a pot and bring to a boil.
2. 2 Prepare peach kernels by scalding, peeling, and rubbing them fine.
3. 3 Beat eggs with sugar in a separate bowl.
4. 4 When milk boils, stir in the egg mixture and peach kernels.
5. 5 Stir constantly until the custard thickens, but do not let it boil again.
6. 6 Remove from heat, pour into a pitcher, and stir until nearly cold.
7. 7 Pour into serving cups and grate nutmeg over the top.