Robert E. Lee's Orange Pie
Serves: 4
Alessia Franecki
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
62
Sweetness
45
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
3.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
6 tbsps
White Sugar2 tbsps
All-Purpose Flour1 tbsp
Butter (melted)1 tbsp
Orange Zest (grated)1 cup
Orange JuiceDirections:
1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C)
2
In a medium bowl, beat together egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until mixture is thick and lemon-colored
3
Add flour, melted butter, grated orange rind, and orange juice
4
Mix thoroughly, then pour into pastry shell
5
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes
6
Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake an additional 25 minutes, until custard is set
7
In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy
8
Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks
9
Spread meringue over pie, covering completely
10
Return to oven for 10 minutes, until meringue is golden brown
11
Cool before serving
12
Garnish with orange slices