Orange Pie

12 servings

70 minutes

Orange pie is a sunny delight infused with the aroma of citrus and the tenderness of airy dough. This dessert is rooted in European culinary traditions where fruits often form the basis of baked goods. The bright flavor of fresh oranges combined with almond flour and vanilla notes gives the pie an exquisite sweetness with a hint of tartness. Sour cream adds softness and moisture to the dough, while caramelized orange slices make it not only tasty but also visually striking. Served warm, it enchants with a rich citrus aroma, while chilled it reveals its deep flavor. Ideal as an exquisite finish to a meal or a pleasant companion to a cup of tea.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 240
• Proteins: 5.5g
• Fats: 10.7g
• Carbohydrates: 31.1g

Ingredients

• Oranges: 3 pc
• Butter: 45 g
• Sugar: 165 g
• Wheat flour: 180 g
• Almond flour: 60 g
• Sour cream 20%: 180 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Vanilla sugar: 8 g
• Baking powder: 10 g
• Salt: 1 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the products; they should be at room temperature.

2. Zest one orange.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 3 pieces

3. Squeeze 125 ml of juice from this orange, strain it, and divide it into two containers: 75 ml and 50 ml.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 3 pieces

4. Melt 35 grams of butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 45 g

5. Grease the baking pan with the remaining 10 grams of butter and sprinkle the bottom with 20 grams of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 45 g
   • Sugar: 165 g

6. Slice 2 oranges into 4 mm thick rounds, then cut them in half. Leave 1 round whole.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 3 pieces

7. Arrange oranges in a 32 cm diameter mold: a circle in the center, with halves overlapping around it.

8. Prepare the dry ingredients: sift the flour, add almond flour, salt, baking powder, and mix with a whisk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 180 g
   • Almond flour: 60 g
   • Salt: 1 g
   • Baking powder: 10 g

9. In a larger bowl, combine sour cream, 3 eggs, 130 grams of sugar, vanilla sugar, orange zest, 50 ml of orange juice, and butter, whisking until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 20%: 180 g
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Sugar: 165 g
   • Vanilla sugar: 8 g
   • Oranges: 3 pieces
   • Oranges: 3 pieces
   • Butter: 45 g

10. Add dry ingredients, whisk until the dough is uniform and smooth.

11. Place the dough in the orange-shaped mold, smooth it out, and bake in a preheated oven at 185 degrees for 45 minutes.

12. Mix 75 ml of orange juice with 15 grams of sugar in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Oranges: 3 pieces
    • Sugar: 165 g

13. Remove the pie from the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes, then turn it onto a plate.

14. Brush with orange syrup. Serve slightly warm or cooled.