Amy's Lemon Orange Creamy Pie

I have made so many pies, but this is my favorite. It's quick too! Addition of butter to the recipe is optional.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 egg whites
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 2 cups water
• 7 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon lemonade-flavored drink mix powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, cornstarch, water, egg yolks and salt. Cook mixture in a saucepan over medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring constantly until it reaches a thick and creamy consistency; remove from heat.

Step 3

Add to mixture the orange juice, butter and lemonade-flavored drink mix. Pour into a 9 inch pie dish. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.

Step 4

Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven; cover and chill for one hour.