Description
This Orange Meringue Pie is a delightful citrus dessert with a fluffy meringue topping that complements the sweet and tangy orange filling. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade fruit pie is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 4 large egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Filling: In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in orange juice and lemon juice. Cook until thickened. Temper egg yolks and add to the mixture. Cook until thick. Remove from heat, stir in orange zest and butter. Pour into pie crust.
- Make Meringue: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until meringue is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for best flavor.
- Spread meringue while filling is hot to prevent weeping.
- Best served chilled the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
