HALVA RECIPE
A sweet sesame treat that is free from gluten, dairy, soy, and egg. A nut-free option is available.
Provided by Rhonda Albom
Categories All recipes
Time P1DT25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Use cooking spray to lightly coat a small loaf pan. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent crystallization. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a second saucepan, warm the tahini, stirring continuously until it is warm and softens. Do not overheat. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sugar mixture. Mix until well incorporated and appears shiny.
- Transfer into the greased pan and press to shape flat. Let cool completely.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Cut into bite-size pieces. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Carbohydrate 105 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 oz, Sodium 2 grams sodium, Sugar 105 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
SESAME HALVA, RAW VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, WHEAT FREE, DAIRY FREE
This is possibly the most nutritious sweet treat in the world. A delicious rich melt in the mouth halva. Great for babies and children. Sesame seeds are the highest source of calcium (975gms per 100gms -9 times that of whole milk-), high in iron (14.55grams -grain fed beef mince has only 1.99grams-) an almost equal amount of protein to beef and numerous other nutrients. This has become a staple in our house and the combinations are endless. I like to mix in chopped pistachios. You can use other things such as prunes, date paste, dried cherries, apricots, coconut, cocoa powder or other nuts and flavourings. you can add more dates if you prefer it sweeter. You could also try using tahini to make it easier.
Provided by canthelpmyself
Categories Candy
Time 15m
Yield 300 grams, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- process the sesame seeds for until a paste consistency, scrapping down the sides as required. This may take several minutes. If your machine gets warm (you don't want the paste getting too warm) just take a break and let it cool a bit. Now you have your own fresh tahini.
- Add the finely chopped dates (can use date paste here, I make my own date paste when I'm motivated so I've got it there for later) and vanilla and process scrapping down the sides until the dates are incorporated and the halva is a thick grainy paste. At this stage you take it out and mix by hand any additions you would like.
- Press it into a suitable container, preferably a shallow one and put it in the fridge, it's now ready to eat as is but it will firm up nicely overnight. Once it's set I like to tip it onto a plate and cut chunks off like cheese. Will keep in the fridge for a while.
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