Baked Maple Custards

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until very hot but not boiling.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a fork, being careful to incorporate as little air as possible.

4. 4

   Very gradually whisk in the hot milk.

5. 5

   Whisk in the maple syrup and the vanilla.

6. 6

   Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve and use a spoon to skim off the foam.

7. 7

   Place 6 2/3-cup ceramic ramekins or custard cups in a shallow roasting pan and pour in boiling water to reach halfway up their sides.

8. 8

   Carefully ladle in the custard and bake until just set, about 40 minutes.

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   Serve warm.

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