 |
Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
|
Ingredients:
3 eggs, divided |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted |
1 tablespoon grated orange rind |
1 cup orange juice |
1 unbaked (9-inch) pastry shell |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar |
orange slices (optional) |
Directions:
1. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Add 1/2 cup sugar, flour, butter, orange rind, and juice; mix well. Pour filling into pastry shell. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°, and continue baking 25 minutes or until set.
2. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Chill. Garnish with orange slices, if desired.
|
|