Orange pie with ginger impregnation

12 servings

60 minutes

Ginger-soaked orange pie is a refined treat with a rich citrus aroma and a spicy note. European pastry chefs often use the combination of orange and ginger, creating desserts with a harmonious balance of sweetness and spiciness. This pie has a soft texture thanks to almond flour, while brown sugar gives it a caramel hue. The ginger soak makes the bake moist and flavorful, highlighting the freshness of the orange. Such a dessert is perfect with a cup of tea on cold evenings or as an exquisite finishing touch to a festive dinner. It not only delights the palate but also evokes memories of cozy family evenings, warming the soul with its aroma.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 406.6
• Proteins: 7.2g
• Fats: 27.9g
• Carbohydrates: 32.5g

Ingredients

• Oranges: 4 pc
• Buckwheat flour: 30 g
• Ginger jam: 50 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Butter: 220 g
• Brown sugar: 150 g
• Blanched almonds: 225 g
• Wheat flour: 100 g
• Cinnamon: 1 tsp
• Baking powder: 10 g

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

2. Mix room temperature butter with sugar until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 220 g
   • Brown sugar: 150 g

3. Peel the zest from 2 oranges and squeeze the juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 4 pieces

4. Grind the almonds into crumbs using a mortar or coffee grinder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Blanched almonds: 225 g

5. Beat 3 eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, mixing well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

6. Add almonds, zest, and 50 grams of ginger jam to the continuously running mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Blanched almonds: 225 g
   • Oranges: 4 pieces
   • Ginger jam: 50 g

7. Mix well using a mixer.

8. Add flour, buckwheat flour, and baking powder to the constantly running mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 100 g
   • Buckwheat flour: 30 g
   • Baking powder: 10 g

9. Mix well.

10. Take a 20 cm diameter baking pan with removable sides. Grease with oil and add 1 tablespoon of flour. Shake the pan and evenly distribute the flour in the pan.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 220 g
    • Wheat flour: 100 g

11. Pour the dough into the mold and smooth it out with a silicone spatula.

12. Bake for about 35-40 minutes. To avoid overbaking, check for doneness with a toothpick after 20 minutes. If the pan is exactly 20 cm, it should take about 45 minutes; if smaller, reduce the baking time.

13. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the mold and place on a cake plate.

14. Boil the juice of 4 oranges and 4 tablespoons of ginger jam in a small saucepan, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes to make a syrup.

    Required ingredients:

    • Oranges: 4 pieces
    • Ginger jam: 50 g

15. Once the pie has completely cooled, make small holes in it with a toothpick and evenly distribute the soaking liquid over the surface of the pie with a spoon.

16. Let it soak for about an hour.

17. Cut carefully.