Instructions: Reheat oven to 350 degrees

Combine all the filling ingredients in the top of a double boiler. Cook, stirring, over hot water until mixture thickens to custard consistency. Remove from heat & beat with a wooden spoon until slightly cooled/

Prepare meringue. Whip egg whites until frothy. Beat in cream of tartar & continue beating until peaks start to form. Beat in powdered sugar 1 TBSP at a time, then beat in vanilla.

Pour custard filling into baked pie shell. Cover w/meraingue. Bake for 10-15 minutes.

Description: "This pie has been made by Mrs. Parsons family for more than 65 years. Mrs. H.V. Parsons
* West Monroe LA
* louisiana State Fair"

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