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Elmalı Tart
Medium 1 hr 17 min~390 kcal 2/10
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Kastamonu Top Halva
Flour toasted in butter absorbs warm syrup, then shapes into rustic sweet balls.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 10~315 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 25 min cook 5 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
- 5 glass(~1000 ml) Flour
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 2.5 glass(~500 ml) Sugar
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the sugar and water for 5 minutes and let it cool to warm.
5 min05:00 - 2
Melt the butter in a wide pot.
1 min01:00 - 3
Add the flour and toast for 20 minutes until light brown.
20 min20:00 - 4
Add the warm syrup little by little to the flour, stirring it in.
- 5
When the mixture is cool enough to handle, shape into large balls.
- 6
Rest the balls for 5 minutes and serve with cinnamon.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Adding syrup slowly to the toasted flour controls lumps and prevents the helva from staying dry.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the warm helva balls on small plates with cinnamon.
Nutrition (per serving)
~315
kcal calories
5
g protein
50
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 63%Fat 31%
GI 28 · Low GIGL 14 · Medium GL
42.6g
Sugar
1.8g
Fiber
21.8mg
Sodium
1.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kastamonu Top Halva make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Kastamonu Top Halva take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 45 minutes in total.Is Kastamonu Top Halva difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kastamonu Top Halva have?
Approximately 315 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 50g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Kastamonu Top Halva contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kastamonu Top Halva need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Kastamonu Top Halva filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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