Halvas Simigdalenios- Greek Semolina Halva

Have you ever had halva made from semolina? This is the recipe that my mother would make when I was a child. Halvas Simigdalenios – or Semolina Halva. It is studded with nuts like pistachio, pine nuts or almonds, and dried fruit like raisins. Spiced with cinnamon & flavored with orange or lemon zest.

It’s a simple old world Greek dessert that is customary during the days of the Great Lent and the Holy Week leading up to Easter. It uses no eggs, butter or milk. But rather, the semolina is cooked in olive oil & a simple syrup.

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