Description
Orange Meringue Pie is a zesty twist on the classic lemon meringue pie, featuring a tangy orange filling, a buttery crust, and a fluffy, golden meringue topping. It’s a refreshing, sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 eggs, separated
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup diced orange segments
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Stir in orange juice, lemon juice, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot mixture to the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Once mixed, pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in butter, orange zest, and diced orange segments. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the white sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the pie filling, making sure to seal the edges to the crust to prevent shrinking.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before serving to let the filling set.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, you can increase the amount of orange zest.
- If you’d like, you can use a store-bought pie crust to save time.
- Be sure to spread the meringue all the way to the edges to prevent it from shrinking during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg