Sugar Cream Pie

1 unbaked pie shell
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
2 c. milk
1/2 c. butter, cubed
1 t. vanilla
1/4 t. cinnamon*

Heat oven to 450. Do not prick pie shell. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool. Reduce oven to 375. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add milk and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool. Refrigerate until chilled. Pie will set up while chilling.

*At Christmas, add 1/8 t. ground cloves, 1/8 t. nutmeg, & 1/8 t. ginger to cinnamon. Smells like Christmas!