Orange Meringue Pie

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups orange juice
4 egg yolks, well beaten
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 pie shell (9 inches), baked
MERINGUE:
4 egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar

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In a 2- to 3-qt. saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Using a
wire whisk, gradually blend in orange juice until smooth. Add egg
yolks and blend thoroughly. Add lemon juice and butter. Cook on
medium heat, stirring constantly, and gradually bring to a boil.
Reduce heat as mixture begins to thicken. Boil slowly for 1 minute.
Remove from heat; stir in peel. Pour hot filling into pie shell. Let
stand, allowing a thin film to form on top. Meanwhile, for
meringue, beat egg whites in a small mixing bowl until foamy. Add
cream of tartar; beat on high until soft peaks form. Reduce speed to
medium; add sugar gradually, about 1 tablespoon at a time. beat on
high until stiff and glossy. Spoon meringue around edge of

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Orange Meringue Pie

filling. Using a spatula, push meringue gently against inner edge of
crust, sealing well. Swirl meringue into center of pie. Bake at
350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on
wire rack at room temperature for 2 hours before serving. To cut, use
a sharp knife dipped in hot water.

Yield: 8 servings.

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