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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup orange juice |
1 cup water |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
3 eggs, separated |
2 tablespoons grated orange rind |
1 tablespoon butter or margarine |
1 drop red food coloring |
tart shells |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar |
Directions:
1. Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in top of a nonaluminum double boiler. Gradually add orange juice, water, lemon juice, and egg yolks; stir until smooth. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in orange rind, butter, and food coloring, mixing well. Spoon filling into prepared tart shells.
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 1 tablespoon meringue over each tart, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool tarts to room temperature; chill.
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