Orange Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Orange Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 prepared 8 inch pastry shell, baked and cooled; 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1 1/4 cups boiling water; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 egg yolks, beaten; 6 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 4 teaspoons orange zest; 2 egg whites; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 4 tablespoons white sugar

Servings: persons

1 prepared 8 inch pastry shell, baked and cooled
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
2 egg yolks, beaten
6 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
4 teaspoons orange zest
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 tablespoons white sugar

1
Blend cornstarch, 3/4 cup sugar, and salt in a saucepan.
2
Gradually stir in the hot water.
3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
4
Reduce heat to low.
5
Cook and stir 5 minutes longer.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Mix butter or margarine, egg yolks, orange juice, and orange rind into the cornstarch mixture.
8
Cook one minute more.
9
Cover entire surface with clear plastic.
10
Let cool just slightly, and pour into the cooled pastry shell.
11
Cool to room temperature.
12
In a clean glass bowl, beat the egg whites with vanilla extract and cream of tartar until foamy.
13
Beat in 4 tablespoons sugar gradually, and continue beating until meringue forms stiff and glossy peaks.
14
Spread meringue in swirls over the filling; be sure to seal to the edge of the pastry.
15
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or till the meringue is tipped golden brown.
16
Cool to room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 prepared 8 inch pastry shell, baked and cooled, 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Orange 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.

Orange Meringue Pie

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