Sunshine Orange Meringue Pie Recipe

Name: Sunshine Orange Meringue Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares); 1/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup water; 3 large egg yolks, well beaten; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 large egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 6 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
3 large egg yolks, well beaten
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon butter
3 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

1
In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2
For filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Whisk in orange juice and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1 cup hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the lime juice, orange zest and butter. Pour hot filling into pie crust.
3
For the meringue, beat egg whites in a bowl until foamy. add cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

809

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares), 1/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter, melted, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Sunshine 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.

Sunshine Orange Meringue Pie

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