Burnt Caramel Pie

1. 1

   Sprinkle 3/4 cup sugar into skillet over medium heat. Caramelize sugar.

2. 2

   Stir all the time until sugar is golden brown. At once add the hot (scalded) milk.

3. 3

   I use part half and half for richness.

4. 4

   Combine 3/4 cup sugar and flour.

5. 5

   Beat egg yolks until foamy.

6. 6

   Add just enough warm milk to make a runny paste.

7. 7

   Pour slowly into hot milk mixture until it thickens, stirring constantly.

8. 8

   Add vanilla and pinch of salt; then pour into pie shell.

9. 9

   Beat egg whites adding about 1/4 cup of sugar, pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar.

10. 10

    When it stands in peaks, spread on pie.

11. 11

    Bake 20 minutes at 350u00b0 until meringue is a light golden brown.

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