Burnt Sugar Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Using an iron skillet, brown one cup of the sugar to a dark brown syrup (watch carefully).
2. 2
   Sift remaining sugar, flour and salt.
3. 3
   Add milk gradually.
4. 4
   Add this mixture to syrup.
5. 5
   Stir and cook until thickened.
6. 6
   Add a small amount of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks; stir, then add yolks to sugar mixture and continue cooking and stirring another 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Add butter and vanilla; blend.
8. 8
   Pour into baked 9-inch pie crust.