Granny's Baked Custard

I prefer custard any day over pudding, and this recipe from my Granny doesn't disappoint.

Granny’s Baked Custard

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

6 eggs, large or ex-large

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. vanilla extract

6 cups hot water

Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a large bowl. Add eggs and mix well. Add the salt and vanilla, stirring to mix. Finally add the hot water and mix well. Pour into individual custard baking cups. Place the cups into a baking dish with deep sides. Pour hot water into baking dish until it comes up the sides of the custard cups about 1-inch. Place baking dish with custard cups into the oven set to 300* F and bake for 1 hour. Check for doneness (I know, that’s not even a real word), and if needed you can bake for up to 30 minutes more. Makes 8-12 cups depending on custard cup size you are using. If your custards turn out a bit runny after baking, reduce your oven temp next time to around 275* F and see if that helps.

Makes about 8 servings.