Caramel Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Slowly melt 1/2 cup of sugar in heavy saucepan or skillet over low heat until it begins to caramelize.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, mix remaining sugar, cornmeal, flour, egg yolks, milk, margarine and vanilla in heavy saucepan.
3. 3
   Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   When pie mixture comes to rolling boil, add the caramelized mixture. Continue stirring and cook until thick.
5. 5
   Pour into pie crust and bake at 400° until crust is brown.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites with
7. 7
   3 tablespoons sugar.
8. 8
   Top pie with meringue and brown.