SUNSHINE ORANGE MERINGUE PIE

Sunshine Orange Meringue Pie image

I found this recipe while vacationing in Florida in the late '60s. I made a few changes and added lime juice for extra tartness. It's colorful, refreshing and looks so pretty on the plate. -June Nehmer, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
3 large egg yolks, well beaten
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon butter
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Whisk in orange juice and water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1 cup hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the lime juice, orange zest and butter. Pour hot filling into pie crust., For the meringue, beat egg whites in a bowl until foamy. add cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing edges to crust., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.