This is totally not on "the list" for this summer, but I've been wanting to try it for awhile, so I'm including it on the blog this week.
When I was a kid, my absolute FAVORITE kind of pie was scutterbotch. Instead of birthday cakes, I would request scutterbotch pie. My Grandma Lane used to make it for me from time to time just because I loved it. My Mom made it for holidays and special occasions and it was oh so good!!! :) Life happened and I moved away and the scutterbotch pies came less often. I can't remember the last time I had a piece of scutterbotch pie. About a month or so ago, I wanted to make it for some reason...can't recall why. I didn't have the time then, but decided to give it a go today. It wasn't TOO terribly difficult, although, I resisted the urge to call my mom in the middle of my pie-making endeavor when I read "brown the butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat" and thought to myself, "BROWN the BROWN sugar?!? Um...how do I know when it's brown if it starts out brown?" I still don't know...I'll ask mom next time I see her. ;)
I think it turned out pretty good for my first time! I'm taking it to a little family gathering tomorrow night, so we'll see if it tastes as good as it looks! :)
**Update: I took the pie to our family gathering and it got good reviews! :) Success!! Here is the recipe for those of you who would like to try making scutterbotch pie!! :)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup milk, divided
3 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla, divided
1 tsp cream of tartar
6 Tbsp sugar
Pie crust
First, bake your pie crust according to the directions on the box (yes, I use a store-bought crust...I don't even want to think about attempting to make a REAL pie crust!). Set aside to cool.
Mix 3 Tbsp cornstarch with about 1/4 cup of milk and stir until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Keep nearby as you start the next step. Separate the 3 eggs; put the yolks in a bowl and mix lightly with a fork. Put the whites in a separate bowl and refrigerate for later.
Brown the brown sugar and butter over medium to medium-high heat until it browns, being careful not to let it get too dark or it may start to stick. Once the mixture is browned, add 1 can evaporated milk plus however much milk it takes to equal 2 cups altogether (approx 1/4 cup milk) and the cornstarch mixture all at once. Add the egg yolks. Stir constantly. When the pudding gets thick, remove from heat and add 1 tsp vanilla. Let pudding sit while you make the meringue.
Beat the 3 egg whites and 1 tsp cream of tartar and 1/2 tsp vanilla on the highest speed of the mixer. As the whites begin to get foamy, gradually add 6 Tbsp sugar. Continue to beat until you can stop the beaters and lift them out of the mixture and the peaks stay stiff (about 2-3 minutes).
Pour pudding into the pre-baked pie crust. Top with meringue, making sure to seal the meringue to the crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until peaks are browned. Cool and enjoy!
When I was a kid, my absolute FAVORITE kind of pie was scutterbotch. Instead of birthday cakes, I would request scutterbotch pie. My Grandma Lane used to make it for me from time to time just because I loved it. My Mom made it for holidays and special occasions and it was oh so good!!! :) Life happened and I moved away and the scutterbotch pies came less often. I can't remember the last time I had a piece of scutterbotch pie. About a month or so ago, I wanted to make it for some reason...can't recall why. I didn't have the time then, but decided to give it a go today. It wasn't TOO terribly difficult, although, I resisted the urge to call my mom in the middle of my pie-making endeavor when I read "brown the butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat" and thought to myself, "BROWN the BROWN sugar?!? Um...how do I know when it's brown if it starts out brown?" I still don't know...I'll ask mom next time I see her. ;)
I think it turned out pretty good for my first time! I'm taking it to a little family gathering tomorrow night, so we'll see if it tastes as good as it looks! :)
**Update: I took the pie to our family gathering and it got good reviews! :) Success!! Here is the recipe for those of you who would like to try making scutterbotch pie!! :)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup milk, divided
3 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla, divided
1 tsp cream of tartar
6 Tbsp sugar
Pie crust
First, bake your pie crust according to the directions on the box (yes, I use a store-bought crust...I don't even want to think about attempting to make a REAL pie crust!). Set aside to cool.
Mix 3 Tbsp cornstarch with about 1/4 cup of milk and stir until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Keep nearby as you start the next step. Separate the 3 eggs; put the yolks in a bowl and mix lightly with a fork. Put the whites in a separate bowl and refrigerate for later.
Brown the brown sugar and butter over medium to medium-high heat until it browns, being careful not to let it get too dark or it may start to stick. Once the mixture is browned, add 1 can evaporated milk plus however much milk it takes to equal 2 cups altogether (approx 1/4 cup milk) and the cornstarch mixture all at once. Add the egg yolks. Stir constantly. When the pudding gets thick, remove from heat and add 1 tsp vanilla. Let pudding sit while you make the meringue.
Beat the 3 egg whites and 1 tsp cream of tartar and 1/2 tsp vanilla on the highest speed of the mixer. As the whites begin to get foamy, gradually add 6 Tbsp sugar. Continue to beat until you can stop the beaters and lift them out of the mixture and the peaks stay stiff (about 2-3 minutes).
Pour pudding into the pre-baked pie crust. Top with meringue, making sure to seal the meringue to the crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until peaks are browned. Cool and enjoy!
Mmmmm...I'd like to try! Is it like butterscotch pie? Never heard of it.
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