Caramel Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. butter
3 c. milk
4 large eggs
pinch of salt

Preparation

Combine in large saucepan sugar, flour and cornstarch.
Add to this butter, milk and slightly beaten yolks of the eggs.
Add salt and place over medium heat.
Place 1/2 cup sugar in a large iron skillet over medium heat.
Stir first mixture frequently while you keep an eye on the sugar in skillet, but don't stir.
As soon as the custard mixture begins to cook slightly, stir constantly until it reaches a rolling boil.
By this time the sugar in the skillet should have begun to melt.
When almost all has melted, stir well. It should be caramelized and bubbly all over.
Now add the custard and mix well, stirring constantly.
Cook until smooth, creamy and thickened.
Remove from heat.
Beat egg whites for meringue.
Pour caramel mixture in 2 baked 9-inch pastry shells and bake meringue.