3/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. milk
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla

Caramelize 1/2 cup of the sugar in heavy skillet (preferably iron) by stirring constantly over heat until melted; add 1 cup hot milk gradually. In top of double boiler, mix flour, cornstarch, salt and the 1/4 cup sugar. Gradually add the remaining cup cold milk, then add the caramel mixture. Stir and cook over medium low heat until boiling point is reached, being careful not to scorch.

Then place over hot water and cook 20 minutes stirring constantly. Add well beaten egg yolks and butter and cook for 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool and turn into cooked pie shell.

MERINGUE:

3 egg whites beaten until peaks
6 tbsp. sugar

Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, to egg whites and continue beating until stiff. Bake in 300 degree oven for 15 minutes or until brown.