Pumpkin halva
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. In taste and texture, these homemade candies are truly similar to an Eastern sweet treat—tender, natural, and much healthier than any store-bought candies. Even my children happily eat them. You can experiment by rolling the treats in coconut flakes; it's especially interesting and unusual if you use colored flakes. The candies store well in a tightly sealed container and will beautifully complement any tea time or even a children's party. If you're not fond of very sweet foods, you can slightly reduce the amount of sugar—also consider the variety of pumpkin you're using, as some are quite sweet on their own. The dessert is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Cut the pumpkin into pieces and place them in a saucepan or frying pan.
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Step 3
Add water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Step 4
Then, when the water begins to turn into syrup, reduce the heat and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin becomes soft and translucent.
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Step 5
Let the pumpkin cool slightly, then blend it with a blender. Add lemon juice, starch, and blend everything again.
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Step 6
Place the pumpkin puree back on the stove and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Usually, no more than a couple of minutes is sufficient.
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Step 7
Sprinkle the mold or plate with starch (this will make it easier to remove the pumpkin mixture) and spread the pumpkin mixture in a layer 1.5–2 cm thick. Let it cool completely.
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Step 8
Then cut the mass into small cubes with a knife and roll first in starch, then in powdered sugar.
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Step 9
Pumpkin halva is ready.