Florida Orange Pie

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.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  egg yolks
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup  orange juice, divided
• 1  envelope unflavored gelatin
• 2  tablespoons  fresh grated  orange rind
• 1  teaspoon  fresh grated fresh lemon rind
• 2  cups  whipping cream, divided
• 2⁄3 cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup flaked coconut
• 1  cup  diced  orange section, drained
• 1  9-inch baked pie crust
• 3  tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

1. Beat egg yolks in a bowl.
2. Add yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup orange juice to a saucepan; stir to combine.
3. Cook and stir constantly over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°; take off of heat.
4. Sprinkle gelatin over the remaining orange juice; stir to combine, then let stand for 1 minute.
5. Add gelatin mixture and grated orange and lemon rind to egg yolk mixture; stir to combine.
6. Chill until the mixture has the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
7. 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.
8. Fold whipped cream mixture into gelatin mixture.
9. Fold in coconut and orange sections.
10. Spoon mixture into pie shell; chill until firm.
11. In a mixing bowl, beat the remaining whipping cream until foamy.
12. Gradually add in 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
13. Spread half of whipped cream over pie.
14. Pipe or dollop the remaining whipped cream around the edge of the pie.