How to Make Orange Meringue Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the combination of tangy citrus and fluffy meringue in a pie. Orange meringue pie is a delightful twist on the classic lemon meringue pie. The bright and juicy flavor of oranges complements the sweet and airy meringue topping, creating a dessert that's both refreshing and indulgent.

Orange meringue pie is a perfect choice for any occasion, whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a holiday feast, or simply craving a delicious dessert. The vibrant...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into pieces
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • ½ cup diced orange segments
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line pastry with aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans. Bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and weights; bake about 5 minutes more.
  • In a small saucepan, stir together the 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cornstarch, and salt. Mix in the orange juice, lemon juice, and water. Whisk in the egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and orange zest. If desired; stir in diced orange segments. Pour into prepared pie crust, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside to cool.
  • When pie filling has cooled to room temperature, preheat oven and prepare meringue. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and cream of tartar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Spread over pie, making sure the meringue completely covers the filling and meets the edges of the pie crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven until meringue topping is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 194mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 168mg