Halvas Moraitikos(Halvah Moraitikos)

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HALVAS MORAITIKOS (HALVAH MORAITIKOS)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Greek

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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SPALDING
3/4 cup Blanched almonds
6 cups Water
1 cup Butter
2 1/2 cups Sugar
2 cups Farina (Cream of Wheat)
2 tablespoons Cinnamon
3 tablespoons Sugar

Chop almonds except 6 or 8. Put the water, butter and sugar into a wide pot,
mix well to dissolve sugar.
Bring to boil, then add farina. Stir the mixture rapidly to prevent its
sticking and forming lumps.
Simmer over low heat until it thickens, stirring constantly. Add chopped
almonds and half of the cinnamon; stir well. Pour into butttered pan, spreading
mixture evenly. Cool, and score into squares or diamonds. Put a whole almond
on each piece.
Bake in 350 F. oven for 15 min. Remove from oven.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and the 3 tb. sugar. Cool; cut and serve. Serves 6 to 8.

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