Best Grandma Frances Easy Butterscotch Pie Recipes

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GRANDMA'S BUTTERSCOTCH PIE



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Butterscotch is one of those old-fashioned pies that will transport you back to grandma's kitchen. After one bite of this pie, you might find yourself eating it straight from the pie plate. The pie is rich, sweet, and silky. It has a texture similar to a thick custard. Just heavenly.

Provided by Melissa Snow

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c brown sugar
4 Tbsp corn starch
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 c evaporated milk
1 c skim milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 9-inch pie crust, baked

Steps:

  • 1. In a double boiler, whisk together sugar, corn starch, and flour.
  • 2. Add just enough milk to make a paste.
  • 3. Stir in beaten egg yolks.
  • 4. Stir in the remainder of the milk.
  • 5. Cook slowly; stirring constantly when thick. Remove from heat.
  • 6. Add butter and vanilla.
  • 7. Pour the filling into the baked pie shell and refrigerate.

GRANDMA'S BUTTERSCOTCH PIE



Grandma's Butterscotch Pie image

This is one of my favorite holiday pies. Serve with whipped cream. Yum!

Provided by dschecht

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked

Steps:

  • In top of double boiler, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken, about 20 minutes.
  • Whisk in egg yolks; continue to cook and stir until filling is thickened.
  • While pudding mixture is cooking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Remove filling from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Pour filling into prepared pie crust. Bake in preheated oven until top begins to brown, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 292.6 mg, Sugar 30.3 g

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