Mrs. Larry J. Scott’s Fairy Pie

Ingredients

Crust

• 16 graham crackers
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup melted margarine
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Filling

• 4 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups milk

Topping

• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 cup sugar

Steps

1. Roll the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix in 2/3 cup sugar, the melted margarine and cinnamon. Set aside 1/2 cup of the crumbs and press the rest into the bottom of an oblong pan.
2. Make a custard of the egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, flour, salt and milk. Cook until thick and pour over the crust.
3. Beat the egg whites until stiff, adding 1/4 cup sugar slowly and beating continually.
4. Spread the topping over the filling and sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup crumbs.
5. Lightly brown in a 400 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool, then chill before serving.

Notes

Newspaper clipping pasted on Rosie Lee’s “Pie” index card, along with several other pie clippings on both sides; both sides of the card are shown below.

From Mrs. Larry J. Scott, 6800 Broadway (the first name is smudged on the clipping; “Larry” is our best reading).

Photo: stock photo found online.

Rosie Lee’s original recipe cards

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