Butterscotch Pie

"This recipe can be referred to as a Butterscotch Pie or some refer to it as a Caramelized Sugar Pie. Caramelizing the sugar gives this pie its unique flavor. My Mom always made this pie when she was out of ingredients for all other cream pies."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
14
Yields:
1 9-inch pie
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Caramelize sugar in heavy sauce pan or iron skillet.
  • Add water.
  • Melt brown sugar with butter.
  • Add to caramel mixture.
  • Stir until well mixed.
  • In top of double boiler: Mix cornstarch, salt, and sugar.
  • Add beaten egg yolks and milk.
  • Add caramelized sugar mixture slowly.
  • Stir constantly.
  • Cook in double boiler until thick.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Cool.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Top with Meringue.
  • -------Meringue---------.
  • Beat egg whites and salt at high speed until frothy.
  • Add sugar gradually.
  • Continue beating at high speed until mixture stands in peaks.
  • Spread to edges of pie crust, completely sealing in filling.
  • Bake until light brown at 400 degrees.

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Reviews

  1. I always try something new on holidays, and it's always an adventure - the biggest fear for me was combining the sugars, and it worked beautifully! the custard came together in a snap, and everyone agreed it was the favorite! thanks so much for posting!!!
     
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