Description
Delight in the sunshine with this Delightful Sour Orange Pie, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will elevate any gathering. The buttery crust envelops a creamy filling made from fresh sour oranges, creating a dessert that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ideal for brunches, dinner parties, or simply a treat for yourself, this pie is sure to leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Enjoy it chilled, topped with whipped cream or fresh berries for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour orange juice (from about 4–5 sour oranges)
- Zest of 2 sour oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp sugar in a bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup melted butter until crumbly; press into a pie dish.
- Blind bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1 cup sugar until creamy. Add in the orange juice, zest, vanilla extract, and remaining melted butter.
- Fold in 1 cup flour and 1 tsp baking powder until smooth.
- Pour filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature; refrigerate until chilled before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg