Caramel Meringue Pie

Mirj's Note:

This is one of those desserts that is likely to kill you, and is well worth it! Totally comfort food, something your mother would only let you have one small piece of, but as an adult you can inhale the entire pie!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 ½ cups sugar , divided
• 1 ½ cups evaporated milk , scalded
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 eggs , separated
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• salt
• 9 inches pie shells , baked
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions:

1. Sprinkle 3/4 cup sugar evenly in a 10-inch cast iron skillet and place over medium heat.
2. Caramelize sugar by constantly stirring with a wooden spoon.
3. Remove sugar from heat, gradually add the milk, stirring constantly.
4. Combine 3/4 cup sugar and flour.
5. Add to caramelized sugar mixture.
6. Beat egg yolks.
7. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into the yolks, add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
8. Return to low heat, cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened.
9. Add butter, vanilla, and pinch of salt, stirring well.
10. Spoon custard into pie crust, and set aside.
11. Add a pinch of salt to egg whites, and beat (at room temperature) until foamy.
12. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
13. Spread meringue over custard, sealing to edges.
14. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
15. Cool pie completely before serving.

Reviews

[Phoenix 0880]

This was good, the consistancy of the pie was perfect and the meringue was wonderful. I think I overcooked the caramel (ie burnt it a bit) so it had a burnt taste.... I am going to try this again and remove the caramel sooner... Also I used a regular frying pan and it seemed to work fine... I just wasn't paying attention.....

[Crazy Granny]

one of my friends Mothers use to make a caramel pie. I found your recipe, and made it, he said it was like his moms. So thanks to you for a wonderful treat, you made people very happy today.