True Butterscotch Pie

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   Put the scant cup of white sugar, the butter and the salt into a heavy saucepan or iron skillet and brown (scorch) lightly, until sugar, etc. is melted.

2. 2

   Then pour in the hot water over the sugar mixture.

3. 3

   Let boil for a short time until all is well dissolved. Next, take the flour and mix in with the milk and the beaten egg yolk.

4. 4

   Pour this slowly (so will not curdle) into the sugar-syrup mixture.

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   Cook over low heat until pudding is thick and pour into an 8-inch baked pie shell.

6. 6

   Cover with meringue made from one's favorite recipe.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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