Refika’s Halva Recipe | A Celebration of Tradition & New Beginnings 🌿 Turkish Flour Halwa

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

ground nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds provide a nut-free alternative while maintaining crunch.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: almond extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Almond extract offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Melt 200 g of butter in a stainless steel pan over low heat until fully melted.

Add 250 g of flour to the melted butter and stir continuously until it thickens and changes color.

Prepare the sherbet by combining 400 mL of water and 400 g of sugar in a separate pot; heat until sugar melts but do not let it boil.

Cover the sherbet and turn off the stove; add milk gradually to the mixture.

Continue to cook the flour mixture until it caramelizes and develops a nutty aroma.

Once the flour mixture is ready, slowly add the sherbet to it, stirring to avoid lumps.

Cover the mixture with a cloth and let it rest for about 20 minutes to soak up moisture.

Shape the halva using spoons or an ice cream scoop, or serve it with ice cream.

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