Greek Recipes, Pites with store-bought fillo
Fofi’s Kremidopita – Greek Onion, Feta and Orange Fillo Pie Recipe
Fofi's Kremidopita - Greek Orange Onion Pie Recipe
Luscious carmelised purple onions with the added zing of orange zest and carob molasses encased in crisp and flakey fillo pastry.
Ingredients
- 1 Ā½ kg purple onions, cut in thin slices
- 200 ml Ladi Biosas EVOO (50ml for filling and 150ml for basting)
- Zest from one orange
- 3 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 2-3 tbsp carob molasses
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tbsp Agrumato Orange Organic EVOO from Ladi Biosas
- 300-350 g feta cheese, cubed
- 375 g Antoniou thick-style fillo pastry
- 4 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Preparing the filling
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Place a pot on high heat and add 50ml of Ladi Biosas EVOO
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Add the onions to the pot and cook them on medium-high for 15-20 minutes, till they reduce
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Add the orange zest, salt, pepper, carob molasses, thyme and sautƩ for 15 minutes on medium heat to reduce further and caramelize
Preparing the kremidopita
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Baste the base of a rectangular pan ā 25cm x 35cm ā with EVOO
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Baste 8 fillo sheets with EVOO and lay them in the pan on top of each other - the sheets are laid down in the same orientation as the pan
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Add the filling and spread evenly across the pan
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Fold any fillo edges onto the filling and baste these folded edges with EVOO too
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Baste 4 fillo sheets with EVOO and lay them in the pan on top of each other - the sheets are laid down in the same orientation as the pan
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Using the basting brush, gently push the edges of the upper fillo sheets between the pan and the pie
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Score the top of the pita with a knife to define the pita pieces (I created 8 pieces)
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Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds
Baking the kremidopita
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Bake in an oven preheated to 180Ā°C fan-forced for at least 1 hour, until the fillo is a deep golden-brown hue
Serving the kremidopita
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Allow the kremidopita to cool for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy with a lovely green salad!
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Kali Orexi!
Key Points
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You can use home-made fillo too for this pita and give it a more rustic vibe