Butterscotch Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Caramelize sugar in heavy sauce pan or iron skillet.
2. 2
   Add water.
3. 3
   Melt brown sugar with butter.
4. 4
   Add to caramel mixture.
5. 5
   Stir until well mixed.
6. 6
   In top of double boiler: Mix cornstarch, salt, and sugar.
7. 7
   Add beaten egg yolks and milk.
8. 8
   Add caramelized sugar mixture slowly.
9. 9
   Stir constantly.
10. 10
    Cook in double boiler until thick.
11. 11
    Add vanilla.
12. 12
    Cool.
13. 13
    Pour into pie shell.
14. 14
    Top with Meringue.
15. 15
    -------Meringue---------.
16. 16
    Beat egg whites and salt at high speed until frothy.
17. 17
    Add sugar gradually.
18. 18
    Continue beating at high speed until mixture stands in peaks.
19. 19
    Spread to edges of pie crust, completely sealing in filling.
20. 20
    Bake until light brown at 400 degrees.