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Default REC: Mrs. Flora Hale's Chess Pie

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> I've posted this before, but it's my very favorite chess pie.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Mrs. Flora Hale's Chess Pie
>
> Recipe By :
> Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories :
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> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 2 cups granulated sugar
> 1 tablespoon cornmeal
> 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
> 6 each egg yolks
> 12 ounces evaporated milk -- (1 large can)
> 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
> 1/4 pound unsalted butter -- melted
> 1 pinch Nutmeg
> 1 each pie crust, homemade, pre-baked
>
> Adjust oven rack to its lowest position and preheat oven to 425°F.
>
> Combine sugar, corn meal, and flour in a medium bowl. Gradually blend in
> egg yolks and evaporated milk using a fork or whisk. Do not beat the
> mixture, but blend thoroughly and gently. Blend in vanilla, followed by
> the melted butter and nutmeg. Do not sprinkle nutmeg on top.
>
> Pour filling into pie shell. If you have a pie shield, use it. If not,
> cover edge of pastry with foil. Bake for 15 minutes, then lower
> temperature to 375°F. Make a foil tent to cover entire pie and continue
> baking for an additional 40-45 minutes until top is puffed and golden
> brown, and a silver knife comes out clean when inserted in middle of pie.
> Remove pie to a cooling rack and allow to cool to almost room temperature
> before serving. Leftovers should be stored in refrigerator.
>
> Due to the high sugar and fat content, it is imperative to shield the
> entire pie during baking. The pie will overbrown or even burn if not
> shielded.
>

Forwarded for safe-keeping. I probably already snagged it, but
just in case. I don't see it in my near future though.

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Jean B.