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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar |
1/4 cup cornstarch |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 cups milk |
1/4 cup light corn syrup |
3 eggs, separated |
3 tablespoons butter or margarine |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup chopped pecans, divided |
1 baked (9-inch) pastry shell |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
pinch of salt |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar |
Directions:
1. Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in top of a double boiler; add milk and syrup, stirring well. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, 20 minutes or until thickened.
2. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes over boiling water, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla, and 3/4 cup pecans. Pour into pastry shell.
3. Beat egg whites (at room temperature), cream of tartar, and pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool to room temperature. Chill thoroughly.
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