Butterscotch Pie I

The real deal! A homemade butterscotch pudding is topped with meringue and baked just until the meringue's peaks turn golden brown.

• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake at 375 degree F (190 degrees C) until meringue peaks turn a golden brown.