Butterscotch Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Butterscotch Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ⅓ cup flour; 2 cups milk; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 pie crust, baked (either storebought or your own recipe); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cold water; ½ cup boiling water; 3 egg whites; 1 dash salt; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup flour
2 cups milk
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pie crust, baked (either storebought or your own recipe)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
½ cup boiling water
3 egg whites
1 dash salt
6 tablespoons sugar

1
Combine sugars with flour; add milk gradually, stirring constantly to make a smooth mixture.
2
Add salt and cook in top of double boiler for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
3
Pour part of the hot mixture slowly onto well beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly; pour back into double boiler, mix well and cook an additional two or three minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Add butter; stir until melted.
5
Cool; add vanilla and pour into baked pie crust, cover with meringue taking care to seal the edges completely and brown in a slow oven (300F) for 20 to 25 minutes.
6
For the meringue: Mix together cornstarch and cold water.
7
Add to 1/2 cup boiling water.
8
Cook over low heat until it thickens.
9
Set aside to cool.
10
Beat egg whites, dash of salt, and sugar until stiff.
11
Add cooled cornstarch mixture to beaten egg white mixture.

939

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup flour, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Butterscotch Meringue Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butterscotch Meringue Pie

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