She may live in chilly Roscoe, Illinois, but Muriel Boyd puts winter in its place with this light and lovely, orange meringue pie that tastes just as sun-kissed as it looks.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of 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 oranges, butter and orange zest. Gently stir in lemon juice. Pour into pastry shell., In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. , Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Zaynah Awan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange desserts, but this pie looks so good that I'm willing to give it a try.
pamela Naliaka
[email protected]This pie sounds like the perfect summer dessert. I can't wait to give it a try.
Grace Boateng
[email protected]I've heard great things about this pie. I'm definitely going to add it to my list of recipes to try.
Makgabo Mokone
[email protected]This pie looks delicious! I'm going to have to try it soon.
Paul Basic
[email protected]I can't wait to make this pie again!
Ubaid Raza
[email protected]This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Kyla Monet
[email protected]The cream cheese filling is so creamy and smooth. It's the perfect complement to the orange flavor.
Malik Fawad
[email protected]I love the orange flavor in this pie. It's so refreshing and summery.
Arham Ghani
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Suuu Been
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this pie at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's now one of my favorite pies.
Kristen Dan
[email protected]This is the best pie I've ever had! The orange flavor is so refreshing, and the cream cheese filling is so creamy and smooth.
Rose Williams
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.
Annelise Carless
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors of the orange and cream cheese go so well together, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect finishing touch.