Butterscotch Pie Recipe

Name: Butterscotch Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup undiluted evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 9-inch pie shell, baked and cooled; Meringue for Pie:; 3 egg whites, room temperature; 1 pinch salt; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1/2 cup undiluted evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 9-inch pie shell, baked and cooled
Meringue for Pie:
3 egg whites, room temperature
1 pinch salt
6 tablespoons sugar

1
Caramelize sugar in heavy sauce pan or iron skillet.
2
Add water.
3
Melt brown sugar with butter.
4
Add to caramel mixture.
5
Stir until well mixed.
6
In top of double boiler: Mix cornstarch, salt, and sugar.
7
Add beaten egg yolks and milk.
8
Add caramelized sugar mixture slowly.
9
Stir constantly.
10
Cook in double boiler until thick.
11
Add vanilla.
12
Cool.
13
Pour into pie shell.
14
Top with Meringue.
15
-------Meringue---------.
16
Beat egg whites and salt at high speed until frothy.
17
Add sugar gradually.
18
Continue beating at high speed until mixture stands in peaks.
19
Spread to edges of pie crust, completely sealing in filling.
20
Bake until light brown at 400 degrees.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Butterscotch 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.

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