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fabulous butterscotch pie

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Phyllis Caplinger
Eaton, OH

I have had this recipe for years. It is by far the best butterscotch pie I have ever tasted.

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For fabulous butterscotch pie

  • 4 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    half and half, scalded
  • 3
    eggs, separated
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter (do not substitute)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1
    9 inch baked pie crust

How To Make fabulous butterscotch pie

  • 1
    In a medium sized saucepan combine the flour, brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp. of salt. Gradually stir in the scalded half and half. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and boils. Cook for 2 min. and remove from heat, stir occasionally. Cool for a few minutes. Blend a small amount of the pudding with the egg yolks, then add this back into the filling mixture. Cook for about 3 min. longer stirring constantly. Add the butter and 1/2 tsp. of vanilla and cool. Pour into baked crust. Beat the egg whites with 1/4 tsp. of salt and 1/2 tsp. vanilla until frothy. Gradually add 6 Tbls of sugar, beating after each addition. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread on the pie and bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-15 min..

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