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Orange pie

Use a surplus of fresh oranges by making a simple orange pie, a Southern classic recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: orange, pie
Servings: 8 servings
Author: April

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen pie shell
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ΒΌ cup fresh squeezed orange juice (~2 oranges)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • whipped cream to garnish

Instructions

  • Thaw and prepare the pie shell for a filled pie, according to package directions.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and the eggs.
  • Add the orange juice and melted butter, continue whisking until incorporated.
  • Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake at 375 F for 20 minutes. Turn the heat down to 325 F and bake for 10 additional minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.
  • Garnish with whipped cream if desired.