Citrusy Meringue Pie – a delicious recipe with sugar, cornstarch, orange juice, egg yolks, butter, egg whites. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir 1/2 cup hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in butter; keep warm.
2
In a small bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high just until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Pour hot filling into pastry shell. Spread meringue over filling, sealing edges to crust.
3
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
4
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish with orange peel if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
514
kcal
Calories
18
g
Fat
72
g
Carbs
20
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1-1/2 cups orange juice, 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten, and more.
Yes, Citrusy Meringue Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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