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in saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt; gradually stir in milk.
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Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture boils and thickens.
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Cook 2 minutes longer.
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Remove from heat.
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Stir small amount hot mixture into yolks.
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Return to hot mixture; cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat.
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Add butter and vanilla; cool to room temperature.
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Pour into baked pie shell----> Meringue: Beat 3 egg whites with cream of tartar and vanilla.
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Gradually add 6 Tbsp sugar till soft peaks form, spread atop pie.
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Bake in moderate oven 350u00b0F 12 to 15 minutes.
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Variations of Vanilla Cream Pie-------------.
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Banana or Coconut or Butterscotch or Chocolate or Pineapple.
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Follow directions for vanilla cream pie substituting the following: for butterscotch pie substitute 1 cup brown sugar and use 3 Tbsp butter.
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For chocolate increase sugar to 1 cup and use approximately 4 tbsp cocoa.
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For banana layer three sliced bananas on crust and pour pie filling over.
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For pineapple, drain 1 8 oz can of crushed pineapple and stir into cream filling.
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You may also make this into a pudding by using 3 cups of milk instead of 2.
