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Halvas Moraitikos (Halvah Moraitikos

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This Greek dessert features Blanched almonds, Water, Butter, Sugar, Farina (Cream of Wheat. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 888.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Greek dessert features Blanched almonds, Water, Butter, Sugar, Farina (Cream of Wheat. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Blanched almonds
  • 6 cup Water
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 2 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 cup Farina (Cream of Wheat)
  • 2 tablespoon Cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoon Sugar
Directions
  1. 1
    Chop almonds except 6 or 8.
  2. 2
    Put the water, butter and sugar into a wide pot, mix well to dissolve sugar.
  3. 3
    Bring to boil, then add farina.
  4. 4
    Stir the mixture rapidly to prevent its sticking and forming lumps.
  5. 5
    Simmer over low heat until it thickens, stirring constantly.
  6. 6
    Add chopped almonds and half of the cinnamon; stir well.
  7. 7
    Pour into butttered pan, spreading mixture evenly.
  8. 8
    Cool, and score into squares or diamonds.
  9. 9
    Put a whole almond on each piece.
  10. 10
    Bake in 350 F (177&# 194;°C).
  11. 11
    oven for 15 min.
  12. 12
    Remove from oven.
  13. 13
    Sprinkle with cinnamon and the 3 tb.
  14. 14
    sugar.
  15. 15
    Cool; cut and serve

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 888.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.4g73%
Saturated Fat 21.5g108%
Cholesterol 86.0mg29%
Sodium 258.8mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 118.1g40%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g26%
Sugars 109.0g
Protein 6.9g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almonds, baking, blanched, boiling, butter, cinnamon, cream, dessert, farina, greek, halvah, halvas, moraitikos, simmering, sugar, title, vegetarian, water, wheat
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