Florida citrus pie is a traditional Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Known for its bright and vibrant citrus flavor, this pie is made with fresh Florida citrus fruits, most commonly oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines. This tangy and sweet dessert has a creamy filling made with eggs, sugar, and citrus juice, all encased in a flaky and buttery crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this guide will provide you with all the necessary tips, tricks, and the best recipes to create the perfect Florida citrus pie that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
FLORIDA CITRUS MERINGUE PIE
Why limit a fantastic dessert to just one kind of citrus fruit? Thanks to orange and lemon, this lovely pie packs a bold sweet-tart flavor! -Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice., Bake until bottom is lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until golden brown, 5-8 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in water and orange juice. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer (mixture will be thick). Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, butter, and lemon and orange zests., For meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form., Transfer hot filling to crust. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of crust; swirl top with the back of a spoon., Bake until meringue is golden brown, 13-16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Chill 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
FLORIDA CITRUS PIE
Categories Milk/Cream Chocolate Dessert Bake Grapefruit Lime Macadamia Nut Fall Bon Appétit Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely chop nuts in processor. Add ground cookies, sugar and butter and blend in using on/off turns until moist crumbs form. Press mixture firmly onto bottom and sides of 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie dish. Bake crust until golden, about 10 minutes. Cool.
- For Filling:
- Boil grapefruit juice and 1/4 cup sugar in heavy medium saucepan over high heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over lime juice and let stand 10 minutes. Add gelatin mixture, white chocolate and 1/4 cup cream to grapefruit mixture and whisk over low heat until white chocolate and gelatin melt and mixture is smooth. Pour into large bowl. Refrigerate until cool but not set, whisking occasionally and scraping down sides of bowl with rubber spatula, about 2 hours.
- Beat cream and sugar to stiff peaks. Spoon whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 15 rosettes of cream around edge of pie. Place 1 lime slice rounded side up between each rosette. Fill center with chocolate curls if desired. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate.)
Tips:
- Use fresh citrus fruits. Fresh citrus fruits will give your pie the best flavor. If you can't find fresh citrus fruits, you can use frozen or canned citrus fruits, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Zest the citrus fruits before juicing them. The zest of the citrus fruits contains a lot of flavor, so it's important to zest them before juicing them. You can use a microplane grater or a zester to zest the citrus fruits.
- Use a deep-dish pie plate. A deep-dish pie plate will help to prevent the pie from overflowing. You can also use a regular pie plate, but you may need to trim the edges of the dough to prevent it from hanging over the sides of the plate.
- Bake the pie until the filling is set. The filling is set when it is no longer liquid and has a slightly firm consistency. You can check to see if the filling is set by inserting a toothpick into the center of the pie. If the toothpick comes out clean, the pie is done.
- Let the pie cool before serving. The pie needs to cool completely before serving. This will help the filling to set and will make the pie easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Florida citrus pie is a delicious and refreshing pie that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned citrus fruits. With its bright citrus flavor and creamy filling, Florida citrus pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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