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Orange pie

A page-cited historical dessert recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

DessertVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep15 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves2
Total50 min
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  • Rub to a creamy paste a half-cupful of butter and a cupful of granulated sugar.
  • Beat light the yolks of four eggs, whip them into the butter and sugar, add the juice and a quarter of the grated peel of a large orange, a teaspoonful of lemon juice, and the stiffened whites of two eggs.
  • Beat the whites of two eggs light with two tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Rub to a creamy paste a half-cupful of butter and a cupful of granulated sugar. Beat light the yolks of four eggs, whip them into the butter and sugar, add the juice and a quarter of the grated peel of a large orange, a teaspoonful of lemon juice, and the stiffened whites of two eggs. Line a pie-plate with light puff paste and turn the orange mixture into this. Bake until the filling is set and the crust lightly browned. Beat the whites of two eggs light with two tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar. When the pie is done, draw it to the door of the oven, spread it with this meringue, and return to the oven just long enough to color the meringue delicately. Eat cold.

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