
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Take the juice of two large oranges and the grated peel of one
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Stir in a good teaspoonful of cornstarch into the juice of half a lemon and add to the mixture
Beat all well together
Bake in tart shells without cover
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Cornstarch dissolved in acidic lemon juice prevents lumping and creates a smooth, glossy filling when heated. The combination of citrus acids and sugar forms a stable gel structure while baking, thickening the filling without curdling. Grating only the orange peel (not the bitter white pith) extracts aromatic oils that intensify the orange flavor without adding bitterness.
The orange filling can be prepared and baked in the tart shells up to 1 day ahead. Store covered at room temperature for up to 8 hours, or refrigerate for longer storage. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
Store baked tartlets covered loosely with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 1 day, or refrigerate for up to 3 days. The crust may soften slightly when refrigerated. Do not freeze, as the cornstarch-thickened filling will break down and become watery upon thawing.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The orange filling can be prepared and baked in the tart shells up to 1 day ahead. Store covered at room temperature for up to 8 hours, or refrigerate for longer storage. Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
Store baked tartlets covered loosely with plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 1 day, or refrigerate for up to 3 days. The crust may soften slightly when refrigerated. Do not freeze, as the cornstarch-thickened filling will break down and become watery upon thawing.