Name: Orange Meringue Pie
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Crust:; One half recipe Easy Pie Dough , shaped and chilled in a 9-inch pie plate; For the orange Filling:; 2 cups (500 ml) fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange); 5 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces; 42 grams) cornstarch; 1 cup (7 ounces; 200g) granulated sugar, divided; 3 large egg yolks; 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces; 43g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; For the meringue:; 3 large egg whites (about 1/3 cup, 3 1/4 ounces, 93g); 1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/4 ounces, 95g); Pinch kosher salt; Pinch cream of tartar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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This decadent orange meringue pie features a flaky, homemade crust filled with a zesty citrus orange filling and topped with a light and airy meringue. A perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors in every bite, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Servings: 8

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For The Crust

One half recipe Easy Pie Dough , shaped and chilled in a 9-inch pie plate

For The Orange Filling

2 cups (500 ml) fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon orange zest (from 1 orange)

5 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces; 42 grams) cornstarch

1 cup (7 ounces; 200g) granulated sugar, divided

3 large egg yolks

3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces; 43g) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

For The Meringue

3 large egg whites (about 1/3 cup, 3 1/4 ounces, 93g)

1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/4 ounces, 95g)

Pinch kosher salt

Pinch cream of tartar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

361kcal

18%
Fat

13g

0%
Saturated Fat

7g

0%
Carbohydrates

59g

2%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

39g

1%
Protein

3g

0%
Cholesterol

119mg

5%
Sodium

76mg

3%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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