Zesty Cherry Orange Pie Recipes

ZESTY CHERRY-ORANGE PIE

Steps:

• (Note: If time is short you can use refrigerated pie dough.) For the Crust: Place almonds, flour and sugar in the work bowl of a food processor, fitted with a metal blade. Scatter butter on top of the mixture and pulse just until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and process just until dough gathers in a ball. Divide the dough into two pieces, one slightly larger than the other, and shape into 1-inch-thick discs. Wrap the dough pieces separately in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 375ºF.
• For the Filling: Combine the cherry pie filling, orange liqueur and orange zest in a medium bowl and mix until thoroughly blended. Place the larger dough on a lightly floured board and roll out into an 11-inch circle. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and trim the edges. Roll the smaller dough into a 10-inch circle and cut into 10, 3/4-inch-wide strips. Spoon filling onto the pastry dough in the tart pan and spread to an even thickness. Arrange the dough strips in lattice pattern on top of filling. Gently press the ends into pastry shell and seal with the fingertips. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until pastry is golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove the ring of the pan and cool.
• Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 370; Total fat 16g; Saturated fat 8g;Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 25mg; Total carbohydrate 52g; Fiber 2g; Protein 5g; Vitamin A 10%DV; Vitamin C 6% DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 10%DV *Daily Value.

PORTOKALOPITA - GREEK - SWEET ORANGE PIE

Steps:

• Leave the sheets of filo pastry out, separated and uncovered, to dry for a few hours.
• Crumble the sheets of filo.
• Put the olive oil and eggs in a mixing bowl and whisk well with a metal whisker.
• Add the yoghurt, sugar and baking powder and continue whisking until you have a smooth cream.
• Add the crumbled filo pastry and mix in well with your hands.
• Put in an oven dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes until it turns a golden colour.
• In the meantime, prepare the syrup - boil the syrup ingredients in a pan for 5 minutes.
• After the pie is cold, cut into portions and spread the warm syrup on top.
• Eat and Enjoy!

FLUFFY ORANGE PIE

Steps:

• Combine crumbs and butter.
• Press firmly on bottom and up sides of 9" pie plate, chill.
• In large mixer bowl beat cream cheese until fluffy.
• Gradually beat in condensed milk and concentrated orange juice until smooth.
• Fold in whipped cream.
• Pile into crust.
• Chill 2 hours or until set.

PORTOKALOPITA - GREEK ORANGE PIE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium-high heat combine the water, sugar, honey and strips of orange zest. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes. Cover the saucepan and set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F Lightly oil an 8x11 baking dish.
• Unfold the phyllo dough and tear it into large pieces. Set aside, uncovered, while preparing the rest of the pie.
• In a large bowl lightly whisk the eggs. Add the oil, sugar, vanilla, orange zest, yogurt and baking powder and whisk well.
• Pour the mixture into the baking dish then add the torn pieces of phyllo, pushing some pieces down slightly to coat.
• Bake the pie until set and golden on top, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and score lightly into pieces with a sharp knife. Pour the cooled syrup over the top. Let cool it completely before serving.
• Serving suggestion: place a piece of portokalopita on a plate and sprinkle with diced candied walnut pieces.