FLORIDA ORANGE PIE

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I buy a large crate of oranges every winter. This is one recipe that my mom and I make to use them in. Has such a fresh, sweet citrus flavor that is very delicious. Adapted from Southern Living.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice, divided
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons fresh grated orange rind
1 teaspoon fresh grated fresh lemon rind
2 cups whipping cream, divided
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup diced orange section, drained
1 9-inch baked pie crust
3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Beat egg yolks in a bowl.
  • Add yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup orange juice to a saucepan; stir to combine.
  • Cook and stir constantly over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°; take off of heat.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over the remaining orange juice; stir to combine, then let stand for 1 minute.
  • Add gelatin mixture and grated orange and lemon rind to egg yolk mixture; stir to combine.
  • Chill until the mixture has the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
  • In another bowl, beat 1/2 cup whipping cream, 2/3 cup powdered sugar and salt with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold whipped cream mixture into gelatin mixture.
  • Fold in coconut and orange sections.
  • Spoon mixture into pie shell; chill until firm.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the remaining whipping cream until foamy.
  • Gradually add in 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
  • Spread half of whipped cream over pie.
  • Pipe or dollop the remaining whipped cream around the edge of the pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.3, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 203.1, Sodium 263.6, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 42.8, Protein 6.6

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