Brown sugar and a few other ingredients are cooked slowly in a double boiler until thick and golden, then the mixture is poured into a baked pie crust. A meringue is whipped up and spread over this sweet, creamy filling, and the whole pie is baked until t
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1 1/2 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
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
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.