Brown Sugar Pie
- 1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 2 c. cold milk
- 4 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 egg yolks, 2lightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 baked pie shell
Combine brown sugar, salt, and water in top of double boiler. Boil over moderate heat
to a thick syrup (about 5 minutes). Mix 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch to a thin paste. Add
1 3/4 cups milk; then combine with hot syrup and cook over hot water until thick and smooth,
then cook 15 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Stir a small amount of mixture into beaten
egg yolks, return to double boiler, and cook a few minutes longer. Add butter and vanilla.
Cool. Pour into baked pie shell. Top with a meringue.
For meringue:
- 2 egg whites
- 4 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Beat egg whites until the hold stiff peaks. Add sugar gradually, beating constantly.
Add vanilla. Pile lightly on filling; bake for about 20 minutes, or until
firm and lightly browned.
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