Old Fashioned Butterscotch Pie

Put white sugar in an iron skillet over medium heat, stirring until it melts, to make a syrup.

Gently add boiling water and let simmer.

In a saucepan, mix milk, cornstarch, egg yolks and brown sugar; cooking until thick.

Add the caramelized sugar and let cook until mixture thickens again.

Add flavorings and butter. Pour into baked pie crust.

Beat egg whites and water until stiff, adding tablespoon of sugar.

Put meringue on pie and brown in 400° oven, about 10 minutes.