FLORIDA ORANGE MERINGUE PIE 
1 c. orange juice
1 c. chopped orange sections
2 tbsp. grated orange rind
5 tbsp. cornstarch
3 beaten egg yolks
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter
3 egg whites
1 c. + 2 tbsp. sugar
1 pie crust

Combine in saucepan orange juice, orange sections, orange rind, 1 cup sugar and cornstarch. Cook, stirring until mixture bubbles and clears. Add hot mixture in a slow stream to 3 beaten egg yolks, beating constantly. Cook 5 minutes longer over low heat, stirring. Blend in lemon juice and butter. Pour hot filling into hot baked crust. Beat 3 egg whites until stiff. Blend in 2 tablespoons sugar. Spread meringue on pie and bake at 350 degrees until brown. Cool before cutting.

 

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