Chess Pie

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugar (to which cornstarch and nutmeg has been added).

2. 2

   Add Karo syrup and beaten egg yolks, then cream. Pour in 9-inch pie shell and bake at 400u00b0 until done.

3. 3

   Check pie by inserting knife in center of pie, when knife comes out clean, pie is done.

4. 4

   Beat the egg whites and add 1 tablespoon sugar for each white, adding gradually when whites are stiff.

5. 5

   Keep beating while adding sugar.

6. 6

   Spread over pie being sure the edges are sealed good.

7. 7

   Bake until lightly browned.

8. 8

   (This is a delicious pie but rich.

9. 9

   Cut in real small pieces.)

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