Lemon-Orange Meringue Pie Recipe

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Lemon-Orange Meringue Pie
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
148
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (15 oz) package all ready pie crusts
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions:

  1. Prepare pie crust according to package directions, using foil on edges to prevent burning, until completely baked through. Cool completely.
  2. Grate lemon and orange peels with zester, making sure not to get any pith.
  3. Remove segments from membranes and squeeze to release juices and segments in large bowl, making sure to remove any seeds.
  4. Whisk cornstarch, then 3/4 cup of sugar into fruit, breaking up fruit.
  5. Beat in 2 eggs and 3 eggs yolks (reserve whites for meringue).
  6. Stir 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel and all but 1/2 teaspoon orange peel.
  7. Transfer to heavy medium saucepan at medium high heat. Whisk until mixture boils. Continue whisking vigorously 1 minute.
  8. Transfer to bowl and cool completely.
  9. Preheat over to 350.
  10. Spread filling evenly in crust.
  11. Using electric mixer beat reserved 3 egg whites and salt until medium peaks form.
  12. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat about 3 more minutes.
  13. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon orange peel.
  14. Spread over filling and bake until meringue is golden, about 15 minutes.
  15. Cool and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 148.41 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.85g 6%
Cholesterol 102.3mg 34%
Sodium 69.09mg 3%
Potassium 90.13mg 2%
Total Carbs 25.6g 9%
Sugars 20.28g 81%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 4%
Protein 4.1g 8%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 27%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 26.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 179.45 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.65g 6%
Cholesterol 123.7mg 34%
Sodium 83.54mg 3%
Potassium 108.98mg 2%
Total Carbs 30.96g 9%
Sugars 24.53g 81%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 4%
Protein 4.95g 8%
Vitamin C 19.8mg 27%
Iron 1mg 4%
Calcium 31.8mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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