Show oj me wk wad euln pumpkin akin custard a real treat akin THREAT REAT the family to a pump kin custard as a change from athe the usual pie canned pumpkin ais is suggested because it is already cooked mashed and ready to use which saves considerable time and energy bake the custard in a basin not too large or too deep A good size would be one which holds a quart when it comes time to serve the custard it onto a chop platter and around the custard arrange prunes which haven have been pitted and stuffed lightly with shredded american cheese mounds of whipped cream placed between the prunes would be a good idea A little prune juice poured over the top of the custard and cream will add flavor and a pleasing appearance the canned prunes are convenient to use if you have no favorite recipe try the following pumpkin custard 2 cups canned 4 teaspoon ginger pumpkin 1 4 teaspoon nutmeg 3 I 1 cup sugar part I 1 teaspoon salt brown 3 eggs I 1 teaspoon cinnamon 21 2 cups milk t 4 teaspoon cloves beat pumpkin thoroughly with dry ingredients I 1 beat eggs slightly add to milk and combine with pumpkin mixture pour into baking pan set in a pan of water vi inch deep on pan and bake tor for about 45 minutes in a moderate oven degrees chill before serving onto chop platter and garnish MARJORIE H BLACK |