(Originally posted February 2015 for Fiction Kitchen Podcast Episode 9.)
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Sesame Halva
1 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Water
1 Cup Tahini
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt
1/4-1/3 Cup Chopped Nuts such as Pistachio or Almond (optional)
Line a small loaf pan with parchment paper & spray with non-stick spray. Make sure your tahini is stirred/shaken up well & then pour 1 cup of it into a small pot & warm up on low heat. Stir in the pinch of salt & vanilla. If using nuts, stir them into the tahini or sprinkle a layer on the bottom of your paper-lined pan.
In a second small pot, over medium heat, heat the sugar & water until the sugar is melted (swirling, not stirring) & the temperature reads 255-260ºF on a candy thermometer (hard ball stage). Scrape the tahini into the sugar pot & stir until thoroughly combined & then quickly pour into the prepared pan. Spread evenly & sit on the counter to cool. Cover with foil & place in the fridge overnight. Cut off slices to serve.
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