Caramel Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine beaten egg yolks, milk and salt and stir.
2. 2
   Place in a double boiler and add butter; melt and add combined flour and 3/4 cup of sugar.
3. 3
   Stir thoroughly and gradually add to heated mixture.
4. 4
   Allow this to reach a consistency where a spoon will leave an indention in the mixture when removed.
5. 5
   Remove from heat. In an aluminum skillet, caramelize 1 cup of sugar on high, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Sugar is caramelized when all the granules have dissolved and turns color of old penny.
7. 7
   Do not burn. Quickly pour caramel mixture into thickened eggs.
8. 8
   Beat with mixer.
9. 9
   Add vanilla.
10. 10
    Pour into cooked pie crust.
11. 11
    Top with meringue.