Florida Citrus Meringue Pie Recipe

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Florida Citrus Meringue Pie
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  1. Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice.
  2. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Remove foil and weights; bake 5-8 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in water and orange juice. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer (mixture will be thick). Remove from heat.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, butter, and lemon and orange peels.
  5. For meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites with vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form.
  6. Transfer hot filling to crust. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of crust; swirl top with the back of a spoon.
  7. Bake 13-16 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Chill 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 305.24 Kcal (1278 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.59g 19%
Cholesterol 89.47mg 30%
Sodium 323.32mg 13%
Potassium 167.93mg 4%
Total Carbs 42.02g 14%
Sugars 25.23g 101%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 3%
Protein 6.49g 13%
Vitamin C 22.1mg 37%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.32 Kcal (747 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.36g 19%
Cholesterol 52.27mg 30%
Sodium 188.89mg 13%
Potassium 98.1mg 4%
Total Carbs 24.55g 14%
Sugars 14.74g 101%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 3%
Protein 3.79g 13%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 37%
Iron 0.7mg 7%
Calcium 14.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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