Classic Sesame Halva
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Ingredients You'll Need
tahini paste
vanilla extract
salt
almond extract
shelled pistachios
sugar
tahini
Directions
mix 2 cups warmed tahini paste in bowl
add 1 tbsp vanilla extract
add 1/4 teaspoon salt
add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
mix well and set aside
sprinkle 1/3 cup shelled pistachios on parchment strip at the bottom of 2 english cake pans
heat 2 cups sugar over medium high
add 1/2 cup water, cook until boiling
add paste and stir
pour into pans and let cool for 4-6 hours, enjoy!
