Burn 1/2 cup of white sugar until golden brown, then add 1/2 cup water to make syrup.

In another pan add:

4 or 5 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 c. milk
2 c. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch plus 2 tbsp.
Pinch of salt

(May use 1/2 cup flour plus 2 tablespoons).

Mix well and add 3 1/2 cups more milk, add syrup mixture and cook until thick. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla. Pour into baked pie shell. Whip the 4 or 5 egg whites with 4 or 5 tablespoons sugar, add to top of pie. Bake until whites are golden brown.