Tennessee Vinegar Pie

Thom Hackett
Serves: 6

Ingredients

3 egg yolks
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 Tablespoon butter
3 Tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup vinegar
2 cups boiling water

Cooking Method

Beat egg yolks until think, add boiling water, stirring continuously. 

1. Cook in double boiler until thick and smooth. 

2. Add butter just before removing from heat. 

3. Pour into baked pie shell and bake in 325 oven till pie is light brown. 

4. Remove from oven, cover with meringue and bake until both crust and meringue are brown.

Meringue for Vinegar Pie:

1. Beat three egg whites until stiff. 

2. Add three Tablespoons sugar, one at a time, and one teaspoon lemon extract.