Burnt Caramel Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Sift 1/2 cup sugar and flour together; add butter and cream together.
2. 2
   Add beaten egg yolks and set aside.
3. 3
   Beat 1 cup sweet milk to boiling point; set aside.
4. 4
   Burn second 1/2 cup sugar in skillet with enough water to moisten sugar.
5. 5
   Cook until golden brown.
6. 6
   Add burnt sugar to hot milk.
7. 7
   Stir until all burnt sugar is dissolved.
8. 8
   Add small amount of hot milk to creamed mixture, then add all of creamed mixture to milk and burnt sugar mixture. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
9. 9
   Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake at 350° until set.
10. 10
    Beat the egg whites until stiff; add 1/4 cup sugar and beat well until sugar is dissolved.
11. 11
    Spread over pie and brown in the oven.
12. 12
    This pie will melt in your mouth.