halva-orange recipe

Halva Orange

A simple and popular Greek semolina halva infused with fresh orange juice and zest. This version delivers the classic texture and aroma that make halva exceptional.

Halva with orange
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Total: 20 mins
  • Yield: 1 dish
  • Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 7 cups water (approx. 1500 g)
  • 250 g semolina
  • 2 vanilla sugar sachets
  • 400 g sugar
  • Juice and zest of 3 oranges
  • ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)

Method

  1. Add all the ingredients to a saucepan.
    Ingredients in saucepan
  2. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring gently.
    Heating halva mixture
  3. When the semolina mixture starts to bubble and thicken, the halva is ready.
    Thickened halva mixture
  4. Pour the halva into a heatproof dish and sprinkle with coconut.
    Halva in pan with coconut
  5. Allow to cool and refrigerate.
    Finished halva with orange
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