BUTTERSCOTCH PIE I

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A sweet, creamy pie, it is great with coffee.

Provided by Debbie Rowe

Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
3 egg whites
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a double boiler, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, and cornstarch. Add just enough milk to make a paste. Mix in beaten egg yolks, and then add the remainder of the milk. Cook slowly, stirring constantly; when thick, remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour the filling into the baked pie shell.
In medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Beat in cream of tarter, white sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread meringue over pie filling.
Bake at 375 degree F (190 degrees C) until meringue peaks turn a golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9 calories, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 203.4 mg, Sugar 55.7 g