Farina Halva

Farina Halva is by far one of my favorite desserts. You can add fruit, nuts, raisins or coconuts to this recipe. My mom particularly likes halavah with strawberries. Also, Cream of Wheat is just farina with a little wheat germ added and works great for this recipe if you don't have farina on hand or can't find it at the store. Ingredients:

• 1 cup farina
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks or any other fruit of your choice

In a medium sauce pan mix the sugar and water and bring to a boil. Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the farina to the butter and stirring constantly cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes. The farina should turn a golden brown, as shown in the picture below. Add the golden farina to the boiling water by spoonfuls, whisking as you go to prevent clumping, and then add the pineapple. After all the farina is added let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. You can serve Halva warm or cold.