Maple Custard

4 eggs, separated
3/4 cup maple syrup
4 cups milk
3/4 cup chopped nut meats, butternuts excellent
1/8 teaspoon salt

Beat yolks and syrup together. Add milk and nut meats.

Whip egg whites with salt until stiff. Fold the custard into the egg whites.

Fill up individual custard cups, place them in a pan of hot water and bake at 325 degrees F. until custard is firm.

Servings: 4-6.
Source: Michigan Maple Syrup Association