FILLING:

1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. flour
4 tbsp. cornstarch
3 tbsp. white sugar
2 egg yolks
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

CRUST:

3/4 c. flour
1/3 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
2 tbsp. cold water

Heat brown sugar and water to boiling point. Pour over sifted flour, cornstarch and white sugar and cook until thick, stirring and whipping to remove lumps. Beat egg yolks slightly, add a little of the cooked mixture to yolks. Stir well, then add to cooked mixture and cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat, add butter, salt and vanilla and let cool. Pour into baked crust. Cover with meringue, brown in hot oven.