caramel pie

cordova, TN
Updated on Dec 28, 2009
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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 4 - egg yolks, reserve whites
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 9 - pie shell, baked
  • 4 - egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

How To Make caramel pie

  • Step 1
    Combine 3/4 cup sugar, brown sugar and cornstarch.
  • Step 2
    Beat egg yolks.
  • Step 3
    Add evaporated milk and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Step 4
    Stir into sugar mixture. Set aside.
  • Step 5
    Put another 3/4 cup sugar into a heavy skillet.
  • Step 6
    Over medium heat, stir constantly until sugar melts and cooks to a golden brown.
  • Step 7
    Add butter and milk. Stir until butter melts.
  • Step 8
    Still cooking over medium heat, slowly pour in sugar mixture and cook until thickened.
  • Step 9
    Pour into a baked pie shell.
  • Step 10
    To make meringue, whip the egg whites with sugar.
  • Step 11
    Top the pie with the meringue. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully so a not to burn.

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