Orange Tarts Recipe

Name: Orange Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 drop red food coloring; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 drop red food coloring
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

1
Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in top of a nonaluminum double boiler. Gradually add orange juice, water, lemon juice, and egg yolks; stir until smooth. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in orange rind, butter, and food coloring, mixing well. Spoon filling into prepared tart shells.
2
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread 1 tablespoon meringue over each tart, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool tarts to room temperature; chill.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Orange Tarts 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 Tarts

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