Chess Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar (to which cornstarch and nutmeg has been added).
2. 2
   Add Karo syrup and beaten egg yolks, then cream. Pour in 9-inch pie shell and bake at 400° until done.
3. 3
   Check pie by inserting knife in center of pie, when knife comes out clean, pie is done.
4. 4
   Beat the egg whites and add 1 tablespoon sugar for each white, adding gradually when whites are stiff.
5. 5
   Keep beating while adding sugar.
6. 6
   Spread over pie being sure the edges are sealed good.
7. 7
   Bake until lightly browned.
8. 8
   (This is a delicious pie but rich.
9. 9
   Cut in real small pieces.)