Ingredients
1½cupsbrown sugar,packed
4tbspcornstarch
3tbspall purpose flour
2cupsmilk
3egg yolks
2tbspbutter
1tspvanilla extract
1pie shell,(9-inch), baked
3egg whites
½tspcream of tartar
½cupwhite sugar
1tspvanilla extract
Preparation
In a double boiler, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, and cornstarch. Add just enough milk to make a paste.
Mix in the beaten egg yolks to the flour mixture, and then add the remainder of the milk. Cook slowly for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring constantly. When thick, remove from heat.
Add butter or margarine and vanilla. Stir constantly until well blended.
When the mixture is slightly warm, pour the filling into the baked pie shell.
In medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Beat in the cream of tarter, white sugar, and teaspoon vanilla. Spread the meringue over the pie filling.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes until meringue peaks turn a golden brown.
Serve and enjoy.
