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'Karpouzopita', a traditional sweet dish from Milos.

  Karpouzopita (Karpouzenia, Καρπουζόπιτα) is a sweet summer specialty of the Greek island of Milos, consisting of watermelon flesh, sugar, local thyme honey, flour, cinnamon, and olive oil. This dish derives its name from the Greek words karpouzi, meaning watermelon, and pita, which means pie or flat.   The watermelon mixture is poured into a baking…