Old-Fashioned Banana Cream Pie

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   Have baked 9-inch pie shell ready.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, scald the milk.

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   In another saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in the scalded milk.

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   Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until thickened.

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   Cover and, stirring occasionally, cook for two minutes longer.

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   In a small bowl, have the 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten, ready; stir a small amount of the hot mixture into beaten yolks; when thoroughly combined, stir yolks into hot mixture.

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   Cook for one minute longer, stirring constantly.

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   Remove from heat and blend in the butter and vanilla.

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   Let sit until lukewarm.

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    When ready to pour, slice bananas and scatter in pie shell; pour warm mixture over bananas.

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    If desired, make a meringue (you'll have 3 leftover egg whites) to top the pie, or just let the pie cool until serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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