Southern Pecan Pie Filling

Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice or extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

TOPPING

• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup broken pecans

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients and cook in double boiler for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes for the first 20 minutes, then stirring every 3-5 minutes,or until thickened.

2. 2

   While mixture cools, prepare topping.

3. 3

   For Topping: Beat egg whites until stiff.

4. 4

   Add brown sugar and mix well.

5. 5

   Stir in pecans.

6. 6

   Pour cooled filling into baked pie shell.

7. 7

   Cover with topping and bake in 325 degree oven until light brown or about 15 minutes.