MOTHER'S ORANGE PUDDING
3 c. milk
3 eggs, separated
1 c. sugar plus 3 tbsp.
3 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. cornstarch
6 to 8 oranges
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Place milk in double boiler and warm. Add 3 tablespoons of regular sugar to egg yolks and blend. Add to milk, stirring constantly. In another bowl, blend cornstarch with a little water. Strain and add to mixture in double boiler, stirring constantly until thick; cool. Add lemon and vanilla. Section oranges and place in baking dish (quart size). Put remaining cup of sugar over oranges. Pour cornstarch pudding over oranges. Cover with meringue made from beating egg whites, confectioners' sugar and cream of tartar. Brown in oven at 300 degrees. Watch carefully until browned.