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Custard from scratch

1 tbsp cornflour (wheat free)
1 – 1.5 tbsp raw sugar
1 cup cold Milk
½ to 1 tsp vanilla extract
Colouring, if required

Method

Mix cornflour to a smooth liquid with a little of the cold milk.
Heat remaining milk with sugar, stir to dissolve.
When near boiling, remove from heat, stir in the cornflour mix.
Return to heat and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook for one minute.
Add vanilla extract to taste.
Makes a thick pouring custard. Adjust quantity of cornflour and sugar to give the consistency and sweetness preferred.
The raw sugar and vanilla extract used in this recipe will give the custard a natural colour. A more yellow colour, if required, could be achieved with: a pinch of turmeric or saffron (mix with the cornflour at the beginning), egg yolk (add at the end, but be sure to cook through) or yellow food colouring (add at the end).
For variation, try flavouring the custard with: rum or brandy; grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon; lemon, orange or lime zest.
Serve hot or cold.

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