Flapper Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; blend in butter.
2. 2
   Set 1/4 cup aside.
3. 3
   Press remainder onto bottom and sides of 9 inch pie plate.
4. 4
   Bake in 375 degree F oven for 8 minutes; cool.
5. 5
   FILLING: In saucepan, mix sugar with cornstarch; blend in milk.
6. 6
   Cook over medium heat, stirring, until boiling; stir a little into yolks, then retUrn to the saucepan.
7. 7
   Cook over low heat, stirring, for 2 minutes or until thickened.
8. 8
   Remove from heat; add vanilla and cool slightly.
9. 9
   Pour into pie crust.
10. 10
    MERINGUE: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form.
11. 11
    Spread over filling, sealing to crust.
12. 12
    Top with reserved crumbs.
13. 13
    Bake in 400 degree F oven for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
14. 14
    Cool to room temperature, about 4 hours.