1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
4 eggs
4 1/2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. crushed pecans or walnuts
6 tbsp. sugar for egg whites
9 inch baked pie shell

Cook brown sugar and butter in double boiler. Stir until well blended. Beat 4 egg yolks, 4 1/2 tablespoons flour, and 1 1/2 cups milk. Add slowly to sugar mixture. Cook over low direct heat. Stir until thick. Put the pan back over boiling water. Cook 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla and 1/2 cup nuts; pour filling into 9 inch baked pie shell.

Topping: Beat 4 egg whites and pinch of salt. Beat until stiff. Add 6 tablespoons sugar gradually. Spread over filling and brown in moderate oven (350 degrees). Best I ever tasted!