Florida Orange Pie

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I buy a large crate of oranges every winter. This is one recipe that my mom and i make to use them in. Has such a fresh, sweet citrus flavor that is very delicious. Adapted from southern living.

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Steps

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Beat egg yolks in a bowl.

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Add yolks , 1 / 2 cup sugar , and 1 / 2 cup orange juice to a saucepan.

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Stir to combine.

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Cook and stir constantly over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until mixture reaches 160.

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Take off of heat.

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Sprinkle gelatin over the remaining orange juice.

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Stir to combine , then let stand for 1 minute.

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Add gelatin mixture and grated orange and lemon rind to egg yolk mixture.

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Stir to combine.

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Chill until the mixture has the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.

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In another bowl , beat 1 / 2 cup whipping cream , 2 / 3 cup powdered sugar and salt with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.

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Fold whipped cream mixture into gelatin mixture.

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Fold in coconut and orange sections.

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Spoon mixture into pie shell.

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Chill until firm.

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In a mixing bowl , beat the remaining whipping cream until foamy.

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Gradually add in 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and beat until soft peaks form.

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Spread half of whipped cream over pie.

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Pipe or dollop the remaining whipped cream.

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Ingredients

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egg yolks, sugar, orange juice, unflavored gelatin, orange rind, fresh lemon rind, whipping cream, powdered sugar, salt, flaked coconut, orange section, 9-inch baked pie crust