"Halva is a Turkish candy similar in consistency to fudge. Made from tahini, it has a nutty and sweet flavor."
I haven't tried making this yet, but it's been 11 days of Ramadan and I have not made one sweet, so this may be one to try. Of course, alhamdulillah, living in a Muslim country, one can find all sorts of wonderful pre-made treats, such as this, that can be easily purchased.
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups of sugar
- 1-1/2 cups of tahini
- 1/2 cup of water
- Optional flavorings such as nuts, vanilla or chocolate
- Boil the sugar and water with any optional flavorings to 257 degrees Farenheit to form a thick syrup
- Pour the syrup into fresh tahini and beat well as it combines
- Continue beating until the mixture sets
- beat well as it combines
- Continue beating until the mixture sets
- Press the mixture into an oiled cake tin or plastic container
- Chill for 36 hours and cut into squares
Source: Suite101.com
