Turkish Tahini Helva Recipe
Tahini helva is a sweet, nutty, energy-rich Turkish snack that can be easily prepared at home.
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Instructions
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Start boiling water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Prepare an 8.5x4.5 inch loaf pan by lightly spraying and lining it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
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Place tahini in a large heatproof bowl; stir in pistachios, if using, and set aside.
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Once water boils, add sugar and stir until dissolved.
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Attach a candy thermometer and cook the syrup over medium-high heat until it reaches 250 F, brushing down any sugar crystals from the pan sides with water.
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Gradually add the hot syrup to the tahini, stirring constantly for 20-40 seconds until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the bowl.
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Quickly transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan; top with more pistachios if desired.
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Allow the helva to cool completely, then use the parchment overhang to remove it from the pan.
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Discard parchment, cut into squares, and serve, garnishing with additional chopped nuts if desired.