SUNSHINE ORANGE MERINGUE PIE
I found this recipe while vacationing in Florida in the late '60s. I made a few changes and added lime juice for extra tartness. It's colorful, refreshing and looks so pretty on the plate. -June Nehmer, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 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 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., 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., 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., Bake at 350° 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Hammal Baloch
[email protected]This pie is a crime against humanity. The meringue was like concrete and the filling was like poison. I would rather starve to death than eat this pie again.
Ijeh Ekigwe
[email protected]This pie is the devil's food. The meringue was like styrofoam and the filling was like tar. I would rather eat my own shoe than eat this pie again.
Afrifa Micheal
[email protected]This pie is a culinary abomination. The meringue was like glue and the filling was like battery acid. I would not eat this pie again if you paid me.
Samuel Bekele
[email protected]This pie is an insult to orange meringue pies everywhere. The meringue was flat and flavorless, and the filling was grainy and bland. I would not serve this pie to anyone, even if they were my sworn enemy.
Karen Vice
[email protected]I'm sorry, but I have to say that this pie is the worst dessert I've ever had. The meringue was like cardboard and the filling was like sour milk. I would not recommend this recipe to my worst enemy.
Siciid Indho
[email protected]This pie is a waste of time and ingredients. The recipe is poorly written and the results are inedible. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Fari Plus
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pie turned out terrible. The meringue was rubbery and the filling was watery. I would not make this recipe again.
Alex Zihad
[email protected]This pie was a disaster. The meringue was runny and the filling was too tart. I would not recommend this recipe.
Mohsin Heera
[email protected]Overall, I thought this pie was pretty good. The meringue was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I would make it again, but I would use less sugar in the meringue.
Sumant Shah
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the meringue to brown, but the pie still tasted great. I would recommend using a kitchen torch to get the meringue nice and toasty.
chevy chevy
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I would recommend using less sugar in the meringue next time.
Aphiwe Angel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orange desserts, but this pie was surprisingly good. The meringue was light and fluffy, and the filling was tart and sweet.
Masroor Nasir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out perfect. The only thing I would change is to use a little less sugar in the meringue.
Fasonu Segun
[email protected]This pie is a labor of love, but it's worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.
Afzan Ali
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The meringue was perfectly toasted and the filling was creamy and delicious.
Sobuj Sobuj
[email protected]The orange meringue pie is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a hit with guests.
olorato osenoneng
[email protected]I love the tangy orange flavor in this pie. It's the perfect balance to the sweet meringue.
Mxolisi Jali
[email protected]This was my first time making a meringue pie and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pie was delicious.
Shimar Ricky
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of orange and meringue is just perfect.
tajii Show
[email protected]This pie is a real showstopper! The orange meringue is so light and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly tart and sweet. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit.