Ann’s Butterscotch Pie

• doses: 1 pie

Ingredientes

1/4 c cornstarch

1 c packed brown sugar

1/2 t salt

1 large can evaporated milk

1 c milk

1/3 c margarine

3 egg yolks (save whites for meringue)

1 t vanilla

Meringue

4 egg whites

4 heaping T powdered sugar

1 T cornstarch

1/4 t cream of tartar

1/2 t salt

Pre-baked pie crust

Instruções

1. In medium saucepan, mix cornstarch, brown sugar and salt.

2. Add evaporated milk, milk and margarine. Stir and cook on medium heat until thick.

3. Add 3 egg yolks and cook 1 more minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla.

Meringue

1. Beat 4 egg whites until quite stiff.

2. Mix powdered sugar, cornstarch, cream of tartar and salt in separate bowl.

3. Add to the egg whites gradually and beat until stiff peaks form.

Pour into pre-baked pie crust. Bake at 325° for 15-20 min. Let set in oven when turned off for a while.

Notas

No Thanksgiving or Christmas at the Harts would be complete without Ann’s butterscotch pie. This was a recipe from Lorraine Hart, but I always think of it as Ann’s pie.