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                Halvas Moraitikos (Halvah Moraitikos)

Recipe By     : Spalding
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Greek

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  c             Blanched almonds
   6      c             Water
   1      c             Butter
   2 1/2  c             Sugar
   2      c             Farina (cream of wheat)
   2      tb            Cinnamon
   3      tb            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 minutes. Remove from oven.

Sprinkle with cinnamon and the 3 tb sugar. Cool, cut, and serve.

Yield: 6 Servings


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