Orange Tarts

Name: Orange Tarts
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 drop red food coloring; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 drop red food coloring
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

1

Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in top of a nonaluminum double boiler. Gradually add orange juice, water, lemon juice, and egg yolks; stir until smooth. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in orange rind, butter, and food coloring, mixing well. Spoon filling into prepared tart shells.
2

Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread 1 tablespoon meringue over each tart, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool tarts to room temperature; chill.