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HALVA - Middle Eastern sesame (tahini) confection



While growing up, this was my favorite "melt in your mouth" confection. My mother didn't make it often, just on special occasions.


RECIPE PRINTED FROM: THEGUTSYGOURMET.NET©
HALVA - SESAME (TAHINI) CANDY

INGREDIENTS: SERVES 8 or more

●  2 cup  Brown sugar 
●  ⅔ cup Sesame Tahini (Found in Arabic, Mediterranean markets or top of the line supermarkets) 
●  ⅔ cup  Milk 
●  1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla
●  1 cup shelled pistachio nuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS: 
  
1. Cook sugar and milk in a sauce pot over medium heat to just under the soft-ball stage, to 230℉.  

2. Remove from fire and add tahini, vanilla and pistachios,  but do not mix in immediately.  Let it cool about 2 minutes.

3. Beat with paddle or wooden spoon for a few seconds and pour quickly into a buttered pan. 

4. Let cool,  cut into 1 inch squares and serve as pieces of candy.  Keep refrigerated until serving.**SEE COOK'S NOTE**

5. Goes well with strong,  black Turkish coffee.

COOKS NOTE* 
1. Keep refrigerated when not being served,  as it will turn soft.  Taste and texture is best when firm and cool.



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