Easy Homemade Halva Recipe A Taste of the Middle East

Instructions:

1. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Then, insert a candy thermometer and continue cooking, without stirring, until the syrup reaches 250°F (121°C) (hard-ball stage). Watch carefully to avoid burning.
4. Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually pour the tahini into the hot syrup, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Be careful as the mixture will thicken quickly.
6. Stir in the salt.
7. Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
8. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
9. Remove the halva from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve.