Description
This classic Sour Orange Pie is a delightful citrus dessert featuring a crisp homemade crust filled with a tangy and sweet sour orange custard. Perfectly balanced with bright citrus flavors and a smooth texture, this pie is a refreshing treat ideal for any occasion. Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water
Filling
- 1 cup sour orange juice (or substitute with 3/4 cup regular orange juice and 1/4 cup lemon juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
To Serve
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Make crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and softened unsalted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until a dough forms. Roll out the dough and fit it evenly into a pie pan to shape the crust.
- Prepare filling: In another bowl, whisk together the sour orange juice, granulated sugar, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This will create the citrus custard filling.
- Assemble pie: Pour the filling mixture into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly browned.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature to ensure the filling sets properly before slicing.
- Serve: Slice the pie and serve each portion topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream for a creamy contrast to the tangy filling.
Notes
- If sour oranges are unavailable, substituting with a blend of regular orange juice and lemon juice mimics the tangy flavor.
- Make sure the butter is softened to easily combine with the flour when preparing the crust.
- Chilling the dough before rolling can help in handling and maintaining flakiness.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting to avoid runny slices.
- For added flavor, zest a bit of orange or lemon into the filling mixture.
