Mix together and set aside: 1/3 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt Bring 2 cups milk to a boil then add flour mixture beating well. Add flour slowly and stir constantly to prevent lumps. Cook over hot water. Stir until thick (5 minutes). Add 2 tablespoons butter, 3 slightly beaten egg yolks, still stirring. Cook 2 minutes and add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into a baked pie shell, 9 inch size. Slice banana into pie shell or sprinkle coconut. Take your pick. FOR MERINGUE: Beat 3 egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar, until stiff peaks form. Slowly add: 6 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla Spread on top of pie and seal at edges. Bake at 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes until nice and brown. | 
