ORANGE MERINGUE PIE 
1 (9 inch) baked pie shell
1 1/4 c. sugar
7 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. warm water
3 eggs, separated
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/4 tsp. lime or lemon rind
1/2 c. orange juice
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter
6 tbsp. sugar

Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in heavy saucepan. Stir in warm water. Bring to boiling over low heat. Cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat. Beat egg yolks slightly. Stir in several spoonfuls of hot mixture. Return to saucepan and cook 4 to 5 minutes while stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in rinds, juices, and butter. When butter is melted, pour mixture into pie shell.

Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff. Spoon lightly on pie. Cover filling completely. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and garnish with grated orange rind.

 

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