Sugar Pie (Acadian Tarte au Sucre)

A simple, easy and very sweet Acadian treat.

6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, unbleached
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1½ cups evaporated milk
4 Tbsp. butter
½ tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C/180°C fan, Gas Mark 6).

In a saucepan, combine flour, unbleached and sugar. Stir in milk, butter, salt and vanilla. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Pour into an unbaked pie shell.

Bake for 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4) and continue baking for 25 minutes.