Rich Orange Flan

Directions

1. Spread sugar evenly over bottom of a heavy skillet.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns a light caramel color.
3. Carefully, add 3 tablespoons boiling water stirring until sugar is dissolved.
4. Pour into an ungreased 10 inch glass deep dish pie pan or 2 quart round baking dish.
5. Tilt to evenly cover bottom; set aside.
6. Heat oven to 325 degrees.
7. In a medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until thoroughly blended.
8. Pour over caramelized sugar.
9. Place baking dish in a large pan. Pour 1 inch hot water into large pan.
10. Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour or until mixture is almost set or knife inserted in center comes out clean.
11. Cool 1 hour; refrigerate 1 hour. Run knife around outside edge to loosen; turn upside down onto a 12 inch round serving plate with raised sides to hold liquid.