1 1/2 c. brown sugar (light or dark)
1 c. water
3 eggs
4 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
4 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
4 tbsp. granulated or powdered sugar

Add water to brown sugar in saucepan, bring to a boil and boil to make a thin syrup. Separate eggs. Stir flour into egg yolks and add milk gradually, stirring to prevent lumping. Add egg/flour/milk mixture to syrup and boil until thickens. Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla and salt. Pour into baked pie shell. Top with meringue: egg whites beaten until stiff, adding cream of tartar and powdered sugar gradually while beating. Bake in 350 degree oven until peaks are lightly browned. (Recipe is over 100 years old.)