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Burnt Sugar Caramel Pie
Burnt Sugar Caramel Pie
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Indulge in this decadent Burnt Sugar Caramel Pie, where deep caramelized sugar creates an unforgettable rich flavor. This showstopper dessert features a velvety smooth filling made by expertly burning sugar until almost black, then combining with a creamy custard base. Topped with fluffy meringue and served in a flaky pastry shell, it's the perfect balance of burnt sugar complexity and silky sweetness. A sophisticated dessert that will impress dinner guests!
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Ingredients
Syrup:
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. hot (boiling) water
Pie Filling:
1 c. sugar
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 T. butter

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4 T. flour
1 t. vanilla
2 c. milk
To Finish:
pre-made pastry shells
meringue
Directions
Mix pie filling ingredients well.
Set aside.
In a heavy skillet, burn 3/4 c. sugar until it is brown, almost black and it begins to smoke.
Remove from heat.
Add hot (boiling) water.
Stir.
Pour pie filling into the skillet with the caramel syrup and cook until thick.
Cool.
Pour into baked pastry shell and top with meringue.
Servings\Yield
Makes one pie, serves 8 people
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 310; Total Fat: 13g (Saturated Fat: 6g); Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 180mg; Total Carbohydrates: 47g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 38g); Protein: 4g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... This sounds awful! But maybe they are right that the other ingredients mitigate the burnt flavor.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Mrs. Edward E. Lawson 🔑 Keywords: desserts, pie, caramel
🗂️ Categories: 🍨 Desserts, 🥧 Pies
📚 Collections: Cooking with Carl, Hugh & Your Friends, The TFR Cookbook
Burnt Sugar Caramel Pie was added on March 02, 2007 and last updated on July 20, 2025.
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