Caramel Pecan Pie-

Yields:	1 pie
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	Preparation	10 minutes
	Cooking	25 minutes
	Ready In	40 minutes

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Ingredients

1	cup	sugar	divided
1/4	cup	cornstarch
1/8	teaspoon	salt
2	cups	milk
3	large	eggs	separated
3	tablespoons	butter	or margarine
1/2	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/2	cup	pecans	chopped
1	each	pie shell (9 inch)
1/2	teaspoon	cream of tartar
3	tablespoons	sugar

Directions

Sprinkle 1/2 C sugar in a heavy skillet; place over medium heat.

Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and syrup is light golden brown.

Combine remaining 1/2 C sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy saucepan-gradually stir in milk.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.

Beak egg yolks; gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks, and add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.

Cook stirring constantly, until thickened.

Stir in the caramelized sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar melts.

Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla and chopped pecans.

Pour into a baked pastry shell.

Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar; beat at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy.

Gradually add 3 T sugar, 1 T at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.

Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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My family loved this simple easy meal, even my very picky son! Since my son is graduating from high school this year and he likes it so well it will be part of our open house buffet. It's also inexpensive to make. The only changes I would make would be to add at least twice the salt and pepper. I'm not one to use a lot of salt, but everyone was adding salt and pepper. The second time I made it I doubled both and they were all still adding. Otherwise it's great. Thanks!

Reviewed by Jewels51

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