Delicate and at the same time satisfying pie (6 eggs!) From orange puree and almond flour. This recipe has Maghreb and Turkish roots, adherents of a healthy diet will surely appreciate this recipe!
2 whole unrefined orange
6 eggs
250 g of sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 pinch of saffron (optional)
200 grams of ground almonds (almond flour)
1 tsp finely chopped candied fruits (optional)
Oranges pour water (with top), bring to a boil, cover and cook for 2 hours on medium heat. Pour more water as needed. Cool, cut, remove seeds. Pass in a blender until smooth.
Preheat the oven to 190 ° C. Lubricate the 25 cm form, lay the baking paper.
In a large bowl, beat eggs with sugar until thick foam, 10 minutes. Add the baking powder, saffron (if desired). Add the orange puree, mix. Add almond flour, candied fruits (optional). Pour into the prepared form.
Cook for 1 hour, or until the knife leaves the center of the cake clean. Cool in the form.
I actually don't believe I've had any orange pie before, I've got to try it some time.