Flapper Pie

Directions

Combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; blend in butter.

Set ¼ cup aside.

Press remainder onto bottom and sides of 9 inch pie plate.

Bake in 375 degree F oven for 8 minutes; cool.

FILLING: In saucepan, mix sugar with cornstarch; blend in milk.

Cook over medium heat, stirring, until boiling; stir a little into yolks, then retUrn to the saucepan.

Cook over low heat, stirring, for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat; add vanilla and cool slightly.

Pour into pie crust.

MERINGUE: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form.

Spread over filling, sealing to crust.

Top with reserved crumbs.

Bake in 400 degree F oven for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool to room temperature, about 4 hours.