Classic semolina halva

Ingredients for 6 people

For the syrup

• 2 cups sugar tea
• 2 cups of water tea
• 1 cup of tea fresh lemon juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• peel of a lemon

For halva

• 1 cup of olive oil
• 1 cup of fine semolina tea
• 1 cup thick semolina tea
• 1/2 cup whole or coarsely chopped almonds
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

Implementation

For the syrup

1. In a saucepan pour all the ingredients for the syrup, except the lemon juice, to boil for about 5-6 minutes.
2. Then, once the syrup has set, add the lemon juice and let the syrup boil again over low heat, until it sets again.

For halva

1. In another non-stick pan with a heavy bottom, pour the olive oil to heat and sauté the semolina, until it turns brown.
2. Add the almonds and cinnamon powder. Saute for 1-2 minutes and gradually add all the syrup, without the cinnamon stick.
3. When the halva thickens, put it in a form and let it cool for about 1 hour.
4. Then turn it over on a serving platter and garnish with whole almonds or walnuts if desired.