Carrot Halva

OlgaOlga Woltman

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole blanched almond
  • 1/4 cup pistachio nut
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb carrot, coarsely grated
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup golden raisin, optional

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Spread almonds and pistachio nuts in separate shallow baking pans and toast in oven for 5 to 10 minutes, turning once; remove and cool.

  • 2

    Heat butter in a saucepan. Add carrots; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Scald milk in another saucepan; add milk to carrots and cook for 40 minutes, stirring frequently, until milk is absorbed.

  • 3

    Add sugar and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add almonds, and raisins if you’re using them.

  • 4

    Spread carrot mixture on a large platter and shape into a mound; decorate surface with pistachio nuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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