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How to Make Mum-Mum's Butterscotch Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's just something about a homemade pie that brings comfort and warmth to the table. And when it comes to classic, comforting desserts, butterscotch pie holds a special place in many people's hearts. The creamy, decadent filling, the flaky crust, and the rich, caramel-like flavor all come together to create a dessert that is pure bliss in every bite. And if you're looking for the perfect butterscotch pie recipe, look no further than Mum-Mum's Butterscotch Pie.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
  • 3 egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Combine milk, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove about 1/2 cup of the filling mixture and slowly whisk into beaten egg yolks to temper them. Pour mixture back into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla extract until well mixed.
  • Cover filling and allow to cool completely, stirring occasionally. Place in an ice bath to speed up the cooling, if desired. Pour mixture into pie crust and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar together in the bowl of a stand mixer, or using an electric mixer, until soft peaks start to form. Add sugar gradually, continuing to beat until peaks turn stiff and meringue is glossy.
  • Cover the pie filling with peaks of meringue, making sure to cover all the filling to the edges of the crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meringue peaks are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Transfer to the fridge to cool completely, about 4 hours.

    • Nutrition

    372 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 217mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 175mg

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