Greek · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Halva with Sesame and Pine Nuts
15 minutes · 6 servings · vegetarian
Tahini halva is a familiar sweet in Greece and across the Eastern Mediterranean.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sesame tahini
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped nuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Let’s make it
- Line a small loaf pan with parchment.
- Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan and cook 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Stir in honey and vanilla.
- Remove from the heat and slowly stir in the tahini until thick and glossy.
- Press into the pan and sprinkle with pine nuts.
- Cool 1 hour before slicing.
Cut into small squares for children and serve with fruit.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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