Vanilla Pie

 

1 cup light brown sugar

1 tablespoon, plus 1 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg, well beaten

1/4 cup dark corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons lard or shortening

Unbaked 9" pie shell

  

 

Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, the egg, syrup, and vanilla. Gradually add the water, mixing until smooth. Bring to full rolling boil, then set aside to cool. Mix remaining sugar, 1 cup flour, cream of tartar and soda; cut in butter and lard until mixture is crumbly. Pour liquid into pie shell and sprinkle with flour mixture. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven about 40 minutes.

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