Greek Halva

Method

• step 1

  In a pot, add the 4 cups of water, 8 cups sugar, 8 cinnamon stick, 8 cloves, and bring to boil for 5 minutes, turn off the heat and add the honey.

• step 2

  In a deep pot, on medium to high heat add the extra virgin olive oil and 2 cups of semolina. Constantly stir with a wooden spatula until the color changes from a golden blonde to a golden brown.

• step 3

  Once the color changes add the 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Stir.

• step 4

  Very carefully, slowly add small amounts of the simple syrup to the semolina (the hot syrup will steam and splatter so be careful).

• step 5

  On a medium-low heat, continually stir until the mixture thickens. Add the almonds and stir.

• step 6

  Transfer to a cake pan and let it cool. Turn over onto a cake platter and dust with cinnamon.