Portokalopita

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Tear the phyllo sheets into uneven pieces, separating the layers, and evenly spread across the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, until the phyllo is lightly toasted and hardened. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, use a whisk or electric hand mixer on medium-high speed to whip the sugar and the eggs together until doubled in volume, pale yellow, and thick, about 5 minutes.
• Add the sunflower oil, baking powder, vanilla, orange zest, and Greek yogurt. Beat for 1–2 minutes, until smooth.
• Crush the toasted phyllo into small pieces, then use a rubber spatula to fold into the egg mixture until well incorporated.
• Transfer the orange pie mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer.
• Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is set. If the surface is browning too quickly, cover the pan with foil.
• While the pie is baking, make the orange syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, lemon juice, orange peel, and sugar. Bring to a low boil over medium low heat and cook until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is slightly thickened, 10—12 minutes.
• Remove the orange pie from the oven and poke the surface all over with a fork.
• Slowly ladle the orange syrup over the cake, letting the pie soak up the syrup.
• Let the pie sit for about 1 hour to fully absorb the syrup, then slice and serve.
• Enjoy!