Boiled Custard

My sister, Joan, gave me this recipe This boiled custard was traditionally served at Christmas during her husband's childhood, and his mother gave Joan the recipe. Joan reports that this is a little time consuming and, at time, tedious. However, I can testify that it is delicious! Give it a try.

MaMaw Peace's Boiled Custard

6 large eggs
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 gallong ilk
1 tsp. vanilla
dash nutmeg
1 heaping Tablespoon flour (mix with the sugar)

Bring milk to a steam in the top of a double boiler.
Mix the other ingredients thoroughly and add them to the steaming milk.
Stir constantly until thickened.
Fill the sink with ice cubes and set the pan on the ice cubes.
Stir the custard until it is cool. This prevents further cooking and curdling.