Vanilla Cream Pie

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 * 3⁄4 cups of sugar
 * 1⁄3 cups of all-purpose flour
 * 1⁄4 teaspoon of salt
 * 2 cups of milk
 * 3 slightly beaten egg yolks
 * 2 tablespoons of butter or 2 tablespoons of oleo
 * 1 teaspoon of vanilla
 * 1 (9 inch) baked pastry shells
 * 3 egg whites (for meringue)
 * 1⁄4 teaspoon of cream of tartar
 * 1⁄2 tablespoon  vanilla
 * 6 tablespoons of sugar


 * 1) in saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and salt; gradually stir in milk.


 * 1) Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture boils and thickens.


 * 1) Cook 2 minutes longer.


 * 1) Remove from heat.


 * 1) Stir small amount hot mixture into yolks.


 * 1) Return to hot mixture; cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.


 * 1) Remove from heat.


 * 1) Add butter and vanilla; cool to room temperature.


 * 1) Pour into baked pie shell> Meringue: Beat 3 egg whites with cream of tartar and vanilla.


 * 1) Gradually add 6 Tbsp sugar till soft peaks form, spread atop pie.


 * 1) Bake in moderate oven 350°F 12 to 15 minutes.


 * 1) Variations of Vanilla Cream Pie-.


 * 1) Banana or Coconut or Butterscotch or Chocolate or Pineapple.


 * 1) Follow directions for vanilla cream pie substituting the following: for butterscotch pie substitute 1 cup brown sugar and use 3 Tbsp butter.


 * 1) For chocolate increase sugar to 1 cup and use approximately 4 tbsp cocoa.


 * 1) For banana layer three sliced bananas on crust and pour pie filling over.


 * 1) For pineapple, drain 1 8 oz can of crushed pineapple and stir into cream filling.


 * 1) You may also make this into a pudding by using 3 cups of milk instead of 2.