Robert E. Lee's Orange Pie Recipe
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Robert E. Lee's Orange Pie

By: SAUNDRA 
"Zesty orange custard topped with fluffy meringue. This is such an old recipe. Hope you like it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch pie
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 3 egg whites
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 large orange, sliced in rounds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until mixture is thick and lemon-colored. Add flour, melted butter, grated orange rind, and orange juice. Mix thoroughly, then pour into pastry shell.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake an additional 25 minutes, until custard is set.
  4. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely. Return to oven for 10 minutes, until meringue is golden brown. Cool before serving. Garnish with orange slices.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 269 | Total Fat: 10.7g | Cholesterol: 81mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2006 by techytez   view full review
I'm not the biggest fan of meringue so instead of using it, I placed the orange segments...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by BABSKITCHEN   view full review
This was good but the meringue really overwhelmed the orange custard. I think next time I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MLEE-COLO   view full review
This is a great pie. I even baked it with the merangue at l0,000 feet and it turned out!! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2010 by Tony   view full review
this was a good pie. everyone comented on it. i do have to agree with other people that the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by ACPHIFER   view full review
This pie was pretty good, but the layer of orange filling was too thin. If I make it again, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2004 by ZBALES   view full review
I jut did not care for the taste. it reminded me a lot of chess pie. the orange flavor was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2002 by THEEVOYS   view full review
This recipe is very easy and very good. I don't usually like meringue pies, but this one is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2010 by kimthecook   view full review
I am not sure what I did to goof this up but the orange middle came out liquidy. This would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by IVANDIEPART   view full review
Good pie, but I encountered troubles with the meringue, which shrunk more than I expected it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MRS_KRAMER   view full review
Very nice change from lemon. It is alittle time consuming to make but not to eat.

 

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