Butterscotch pie is one of my favorite holiday desserts. This is my grandma's recipe that I still make to this day. Serve with whipped cream. Yum!
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.25 cups cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 large egg yolks , beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust , 9 inch
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
Combine milk, brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken, about 20 minutes.
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3
Whisk in egg yolks; cook and stir until filling is thickened. Remove filling from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
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4
Pour filling into baked crust.
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5
Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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