Baked custard with ginger

1. Mixi brown sugar with ginger and divide evenly onto bottoms of 6 buttered individual custard cups or ramekins.
2. In medium mixing bowl, blend eggs with milk, sugar, vanilla and seasonings.
3. Pour evenly into prepared custard cups.
4. Place cups in a large pan, then fill with hot water to come halfway up sides of cups (a hot water bath or bain-marie).
5. Bakei at 350°F.
6. oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until knife inserted near edge comes out clean.
7. Remove cups from bain-marie.
8. Run knife around edges to loosen.
9. Place serving plate over top of cup and carefully invert custard onto plate.
10. Serve warm or cover, chill and serve cold.