Pecan Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk.
2. 2
   Combine 1 1/4 cups sugar and cornstarch.
3. 3
   Beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar.
4. 4
   Slowly add sugar and cornstarch mixture to scalded milk, then the egg yolk mixture.
5. 5
   Stir until thickened.
6. 6
   Take off heat; add butter and vanilla.
7. 7
   Let cool. Beat egg whites with 8 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
8. 8
   Pour egg yolk mixture into cooled pie shell and top with meringue.
9. 9
   Bake at 375° until light brown.