Orange Meringue Pie (Reduced Fat/Sugar) Recipe

Name: Orange Meringue Pie (Reduced Fat/Sugar)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 reduced-fat pie shell, 9 inches, baked; ⅓ cup sugar; ⅔ cup sugar substitute; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup orange juice; ½ cup water; 3 tablespoons unsalted margarine; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 3 egg whites; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons sugar substitute

Servings: persons

1 reduced-fat pie shell, 9 inches, baked
⅓ cup sugar
⅔ cup sugar substitute
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg yolk
1 cup orange juice
½ cup water
3 tablespoons unsalted margarine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange zest
3 egg whites
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons sugar substitute

1
Preheat oven to 400f.
2
In a medium sized pot, mix 1/3 cup sugar, 2/3 cups sugar substitute.
3
Over medium heat, gradually stir in cornstarch, water, orange juice, and egg yolk.
4
Stir mixture until it boils and thickens.
5
Let boil one minute and remove from heat.
6
Stir in margarine, 1 tbs orange zest, and lemon juice.
7
Pour hot mixture into pie shell and set aside.
8
In an electric mixer, combine 3 egg whites and cream of tartar.
9
Mix until slightly frothy, then add 2 tbs sugar, 4 tbs sugar substitute, and vanilla extract.
10
Mix on high until meringue is stiff.
11
Scoop meringue gently onto cooling pie filling.
12
Pull meringue gently to the edge of pie shell to prevent shrinking away from the shell when fully cooled.
13
Decorate as desired with extra meringue.
14
Bake about 8 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
15
Garnish with remaining 1 tbs of orange zest.
16
Allow pie to cool for at least one hour.
17
Slice and enjoy!

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 reduced-fat pie shell, 9 inches, baked, ⅓ cup sugar, ⅔ cup sugar substitute, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Orange Meringue Pie (Reduced Fat/Sugar) 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 (Reduced Fat/Sugar)

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