Burnt Orange Meringue Pie Recipe

Burnt Orange Meringue Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

1 c of sugar (granulated)
1/3 c of cornstarch
1-1/2 c of water
4 pcs of egg yolks; beaten lightly
1/4 c of juice (freshly squeezed)
2 Tbsps of orange zest; grated
2 Tbsps of butter (or margarine)
1 pc of baked pie crust (9 inch)

For the Meringue:
4 pcs of egg whites (large)
1/4 tsp of cream-of-tartar
1/2 c of sugar (granulated)
2 Tbsps of liqueur (orange flavored)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven (400 degrees F). Combine cornstarch and sugar inside a saucepan. Combine yolks and water; blend thoroughly and gradually add onto the mixture of sugar, while stirring continuously. Cook above moderate heat till boiling and thick; stir constantly.

Let it boil then stir for a min. Take out from the heat then add butter, (orange) zest, and (orange) juice; stir thoroughly. Pour onto the crust.

Combine tartar and whites of egg inside a bowl; beat thoroughly and gradually add the sugar by two tablespoons, while beating till it becomes glossy and stiff. Make sure not to overbeat. Gently add the liqueur. Spoon above the filling and spread evenly.

Place inside preheated oven and bake for 9 mins or till golden. Let it cool. Slice and serve.

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