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Easy 40 min~312 kcal 2/10
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Semolina Halva with Apricot and Chestnut
This Malatya-style halva combines toasted semolina, apricot, and chestnut into a warm rich dessert.
Easy⏱️ 34 min📖 1 min readServes 4~244 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 14 min cook 10 min rest
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 34 min- Prep10 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking14 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Semolina
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 6 pcs Dried apricots
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Cooked chestnuts
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Sugar
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Chop the apricots small, break the chestnuts into large pieces, and prepare the serving dish.
- 2
Melt the butter over medium heat and toast the semolina for 6 minutes until fragrant.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the chestnuts and apricots to the pan and turn for 2 minutes so the fruit does not burn.
2 min02:00 - 4
Pour in the hot syrup in a thin stream and cook the helva for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Cover and rest the helva for 10 minutes so the semolina absorbs the syrup evenly.
10 min10:00 - 6
Serve hot, plated with apricot slices and chestnut pieces.
💡 Tip: Cutting the apricots small helps them distribute more evenly through the helva.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm on dessert plates with walnuts sprinkled on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 75% match~244
kcal calories
4
g protein
33
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 55%Fat 38%
GI 47 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GL
106.8g
Sugar
16.8g
Fiber
77.4mg
Sodium
3.7g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
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
- Tree nuts
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 Semolina Halva with Apricot and Chestnut make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Semolina Halva with Apricot and Chestnut take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 14 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 34 minutes in total.Is Semolina Halva with Apricot and Chestnut difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Semolina Halva with Apricot and Chestnut have?
Approximately 244 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 33g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Semolina Halva with Apricot and Chestnut contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Semolina Halva with Apricot and Chestnut need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Semolina Halva with Apricot and Chestnut 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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