Irmik Helvasi (Turkish Semolina Halva) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Irmik Helvasi (Turkish Semolina Halva) Recipe). Irmik Helvasi (semolina halva) is a traditional Turkish recipe for a classic dessert of halva made from semolina flour. Serve with cinnamon sprinkled on top if desired. This dish can be served warm or cold.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Irmik Helvasi (Turkish Semolina Halva) Recipe

Ingredients

5 cups water

3 cups white sugar

2 cups butter

2 ½ cups semolina flour

½ cup pine nuts

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring syrup to a boil.

Step 2

Melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat about 5 minutes. Add semolina and pine nuts. Cook stirring continuously until golden brown 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Pour syrup carefully over the semolina mixture. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until nicely thickened about 5 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes. Divide halva over several small dishes.

Nutritional Information

Irmik Helvasi (Turkish Semolina Halva) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 496.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.7g 3%

Carbohydrates: 50.8g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 50.2g

Fat: 33.6g 52%

Saturated Fat: 19.9g 99%

Cholesterol: 81.3mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 947.1IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 4.4mcg 1%

Calcium: 14mg 1%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 14.9mg 5%

Potassium: 45mg 1%

Sodium: 221.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 302

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.