Desserts like orange pie –based on the traditional Greek recipe- are the perfect every day gift of holidays in Skopelos. Greeks are dessert lovers -never a day goes by without tasting one. Especially during summer, all Skopelos guests desire a sugary pick-me-up in order to enjoy their journey the sweetest way possible. Orange pie is a light dessert, appropriate for the warm summer weather. The addition of orange makes it also a vitamin friendly dessert, giving you another excuse to taste it daily!

See below our exquisite orange pie recipe and start your holidays in Skopelos with a sweet experience.

• First, we preheat the oven to 180C and brush a baking pan with olive oil.
• We mix in the mixer 4 eggs and a spoonful of sugar.
• Then we add yoghurt, vanilla, baking powder and a bit of olive oil. We mix again with the mixer.
• We place the mix on a plate and add the crusts.
• To make our syrup we boil the juice with sugar and cinnamon. We add oranges and lemon juice and boil for a 2 more minutes.
• Then, we place the mix to the baking pan and bake for an hour in medium heat.
• When ready, we place the pie on a plate, add the syrup, cut a large piece and serve.

Our orange pie is an excellent sweet treat after a day exploring the island. Taste it after lunch or dinner and enjoy your sweetest experience during your holidays in Skopelos!

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