Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Halva - Almond Dessert
A Turkish dessert of honey, almonds and cream wheat, scented with cinnamon and simmered on the stove. It's finished with confectioners' sugar or cinnamon.
50 min · Serves 10 · Easy
10
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min · 50 min total
- easy
- 1
Combine the sugar, honey, water, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook over low heat 20 minutes. While the syrup is cooking, melt the butter in a skillet; add the almonds and cream of wheat. Cook over low heat, stirring steadily, until browned.
- 2
Add to the syrup (after syrup has cooked 20 minutes), mix well, cover, and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. pour into a buttered 8-by-10-inch buttered shallow pan. Cool. Cut into squares and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or cinnamon. Makes 20 2-inch squares.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
