Persian Halva

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup rose water
  • 3 saffron threads
  • 1 cup unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir rose water and saffron into the sugar mixture; cover saucepan and remove from heat.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir flour into the melted butter until mixture is a smooth paste. Continue to cook, stirring often, until paste turns golden, about 5 to 10 more minutes.
  3. Slowly whisk sugar mixture into paste until smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and spread halva evenly onto a plate or platter. Make a pattern on the top of halva using the back of a spoon or a knife. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

367 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.8g 6% DV
Total Fat 20.5g 26% DV
Carbs 44.1g 16% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 25g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 4mg
Potassium 33.3mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171mcg 19% DV
Calcium 12.5mg 1% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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