Traditional Greek Farsala Halva Jelly 🇬🇷 Sweet & Gooey Dessert

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and flavor, while brown sugar is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a different flavor profile, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds can be a healthier option, while dried fruit can add sweetness at a lower cost.

Mix 400 g of sugar, 1 liter of cold water, 250 g of corn starch, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Place a pot over heat and gradually add the remaining sugar in batches, stirring until it caramelizes.

Add a little butter from a total of 150 g to the pot.

Pour the mixture from the bowl into the pot and stir.

Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining butter.

Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract or 2 vanillins and 200 g of roasted almonds.

Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to a 20x25 cm (8x10 in.) baking dish.

Spread the mixture evenly in the dish and sprinkle brown sugar on top.

Caramelize the brown sugar with a blowtorch or under the oven grill.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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