Instructions

  1. Line 9" pie pan with pastry crust. Use a pie crust shield of foil to protect the crust.
  2. Put rhubarb in pie pan.
  3. Mix 2/3 Cup sugar with flour and sprinkle over rhubarb.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, till half done.
  5. Meanwhile, separate eggs, reserving whites in a mixing bowl.
  6. Beat yolks with 2 tablespoons sugar till light colored, then add milk.
  7. Pour this over the half done custard, and continue to bake, lowering temperature to 375 degrees, about 30 more minutes.
  8. Watch closely-custard is done when a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  9. Meanwhile, beat egg whites till stiff peaks form, adding 2 tablespoons sugar gradually near the end.
  10. Spread meringue over the custard.
  11. Return to 375 degree oven till meringue is a delicate brown, 5-7 minutes.
  12. Best served cold.
  13. Keep refrigerated.