Orange Custard Pie

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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

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

830 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 33.2g 66% DV
Total Fat 48.7g 62% DV
Carbs 63.4g 23% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 31.2g 62% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 495.3mg 22% DV
Potassium 476.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 124.5mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 14.8mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 98.8mg 8% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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