Brandy Flan

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Flan is the quintessential Spanish and Mexican dessert. It may be dense or light,dependent on custom and region, but it is always rich in eggs.

Ingredients:

3/4  - cup sugar

2     -  tbsp. water

2     -  eggs

½    -  cup sugar

2     -  tbsp. brandy

½    -  tsp. vanilla

¼    -  tsp. ground nutmeg

¼    -  tsp. ground cinnamon

¼    -  tsp. ground allspice

Dash and Salt

2     -  cups lukewarm milk (scalded then cooled)

Procedure:

• Heat ¾ cup sugar in heavy 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and golden brown. Gradually stir in water. Divide syrup evenly among 6 oz. custard cups. Let stand until hard, about 10 minutes. 
• Heat oven to 350⁰. Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl; mix in remaining ingredients except milk. Gradually stir in milk; pour over syrup in each cup. Place cups in rectangular 13x9x2 inches, on oven rack. Pout very hot water into pan to within ½ inch of tops of cups. 
• Bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove cups from water. Refrigerate until chilled; unmold.

Good for 6 servings.

Book: Betty Crocker's Southwest Cooking