Amy's Lemon Orange Creamy Pie recipe

1 servings

1 1/2 cups white sugar

7 tablespoons cornstarch

2 cups water

3 egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup orange juice

4 tablespoons butter, softened

1 teaspoon lemonade-flavored drink mix powder

3 egg whites

1/4 cup white sugar

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

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.

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.

Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 8 minutes.

Remove from oven; cover and chill for one hour.