A delightful and tangy orange pie that combines the zest and juice of fresh oranges with a smooth, creamy filling in a crispy pie crust. Perfect for any occasion, this pie is a citrus lover's dream.
Preparation time
20min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 30 g butter
- 30 g cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 240 ml orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 pie crust
- 1 pinch salt
- 200 g sugar
- 240 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
Step 2
Stir in orange juice, orange zest, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Step 3
Gradually stir about half of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks, then return the egg mixture to the saucepan. Cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
Step 4
Pour the filling into the baked pie crust. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.