Sugar Cream Pie

INGREDIENTS:


1 (9-inch) pie shell, baked
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups half and half
5 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
yellow food coloring, a drop or two for color, optional
6 tablespoons butter
freshly grated nutmeg

Method:

1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, half-and-half, and salt in saucepan. Cook to boiling point.
2. Add vanilla, food coloring, if using, and the butter; return to heat.
3. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. If there are any lumps, put through a find sieve.
4. Pour the mixture into pie shell and sprinkle with nutmeg
5. Bake at 165°C for 35 to 45 minutes or until firm and lightly browned.