4 c. milk
1/2 c. light molasses
1/2 c. yellow corn meal
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. orange peel, grated
Ice cream (optional)

Bring milk and molasses to scalding in 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Combine cornmeal, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in small mixing bowl. Gradually add to milk-molasses mix, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5-10 minutes or until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Blend a little hot mixture with egg. Return all to pan. Cook 1 additional minute. Stir in orange peel. Cover and chill. Serve with ice cream if desired.