1 9″ pie crust

2 c sugar

3 heaping tbs flour

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1 tsp ground cinnamon

3 lg eggs, separated

1 tbs butter, melted

2 c milk

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a lg bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cloves, and cinnamon. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks. Then add the butter, yolks, and milk to the flour mixture and stir vigorously until the filling is creamy and light colored. In another separate small bowl, beat the egg whites for 2 minutes, until stiff peaks form, and then fold into the filling mixture. Pour the pie filling into the unbaked piecrust and bake for about 1 hour or until a butter knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the filling looks firm. Let set for about an hour before serving.

makes one 9″ pie