fabulous butterscotch pie

(2 RATINGS)
99 Pinches
Eaton, OH
Updated on Aug 11, 2010

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

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Ingredients

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

How To Make fabulous butterscotch pie

  • Step 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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