Description
Delight in the refreshing zing of Delightful Sour Orange Pie, a perfect balance of tart and sweet nestled within a flaky crust. This vibrant dessert not only brightens your table but also tantalizes your taste buds with its citrusy aroma. Perfect for family gatherings and sunny afternoons, this pie is an unforgettable treat that captures the essence of joy in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour orange juice (about 4–5 sour oranges)
- Zest of 2 sour oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Zest and juice the sour oranges until you have one cup of juice.
- Prepare the pie crust in a pie pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, sugar, eggs, melted butter, flour, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Citrus
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg