Burnt Caramel Pie - sugar

Method

• Sprinkle 3/4 cup sugar into skillet over medium heat. Caramelize sugar.
• Stir all the time until sugar is golden brown. At once add the hot (scalded) milk.
• I use part half and half for richness.
• Combine 3/4 cup sugar and flour.
• Beat egg yolks until foamy.
• Add just enough warm milk to make a runny paste.
• Pour slowly into hot milk mixture until it thickens, stirring constantly.
• Add vanilla and pinch of salt; then pour into pie shell.
• Beat egg whites adding about 1/4 cup of sugar, pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar.
• When it stands in peaks, spread on pie.
• Bake 20 minutes at 350° until meringue is a light golden brown.