Grandma's Butterscotch Pie

This butterscotch pie recipe features a rich, creamy custard made with brown sugar, milk, and eggs for a sweet fall dessert with old-fashioned flavor.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 2 large egg yolks, beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup cornstarch

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine milk, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk in egg yolks; cook and stir until filling is thickened. Remove filling from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour filling into baked crust.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown, about 5 minutes.