butterscotch pie

How To Make butterscotch pie

• Step 1
  Place oven rack in middle position; preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  In the top of double boiler, combine brown sugar, flour and salt.
• Step 3
  Add milk and stir until any lumps are dissolved.
• Step 4
  Cook over boiling water (do not let top pan touch the water) on medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes or until very thick.
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  Step 5
  Remove from heat and add several spoonfuls of the hot mixture to the beaten eggs (about 1/2- 3/4 cup) and mix until smooth (this is called tempering the eggs; don't skip this step or you will end up with scrambled eggs in the filling!)
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  Step 6
  Add egg mixture to the pan and, stirring constantly, cook over boiling water until thickened (approximately 2-3 minutes.)
• Step 7
  Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
• Step 8
  Let cool slightly for a few minutes, then pour into pie crust.
• Step 9
  Make the meringue by beating egg whites until frothy.
• Step 10
  Add cream of tartar and beat until stiff, but peaks still bend.
• Step 11
  Gradually add sugar while beating; add vanilla and beat until combined and has stiff peaks.
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  Step 12
  Spread meringue over filling, making decorative swoops and swirls.
• Step 13
  Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes; remove and let cool and set up for at least 3 hours at room temperature or 1 hour at room temperature and 1 hour in refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers.
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