Greek Orange Pie

Hello my valuable friends!

Are you always on the lookout for new, healthy dessert recipes for your family? 🍊 Let me share a traditional recipe for the famous Greek orange pie that's sure to become a favorite. It's super easy to prepare and packed with healthy ingredients like fresh oranges and plain yogurt. You can even reduce the sugar in the recipe without sacrificing flavor!

This pie makes up to 12 servings and can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Extra tip: It's the perfect companion to your afternoon coffee when you're craving something sweet. I promise your children and guests will love it. So, let's get started!

Ingredients

SYRUP

• 500g granulated sugar

• 450g water

• 1 stick cinnamon

CAKE

• 4 eggs

• 450g filo pastry

• 230g vegetable oil

• 3 oranges zested and juiced (about 150g)

• 300g greek yogurt

• 250g granulated sugar

• 30g baking powder

Method

• step 1

Dry the filo sheets in room temperature for 2 hours, then crumble them and set aside.  

• step 2

Prepare the syrup in advance, as it must be cold once the cake is ready. Slowly heat all the ingredients in a pan to dissolve the sugar, then boil briefly, for about 1 to 2 minutes. Let it cool.

• step 3

Preheat the oven to 350F/180C. Mix the rest of the cake ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well, to dissolve the sugar. Then add the filo sheets crumbles and mix well, until you get a homogeneous mixture.  

• step 4

Butter a cake tin and pour the mixture in it. Put into the bottom of the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake has a beautiful orange – golden color. To ensure is ready, poke a skewer in the cake, until it comes out clean.

• step 5

Pour over the cold syrup, while the cake is still hot. Prick holes all over the top of the cake with a skewer to help absorb the syrup. Let aside to cool and serve!

I hope you enjoy,

Katerina