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Cumayeri Hazelnut Halva

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A local dessert prepared with fresh hazelnuts, the most important agricultural product of the Cumayeri district. It is famous throughout Düzce.

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Boasting extensive hazelnut orchards, Cumayeri successfully reflects this crop in its cuisine. This halva, where roasted local hazelnuts meet flour and butter, stands out with its texture. You can explore purchase locations in Düzce.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of flour
  • 1 cup of finely ground Cumayeri hazelnuts
  • 150 g butter
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
  • For syrup: 2 cups of milk, 1.5 cups of granulated sugar

Preparation

  1. Heat milk and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves, then let it sit until warm.
  2. Melt butter and oil in a large pan, add flour, and roast until it changes color.
  3. Add the ground hazelnuts towards the end of roasting and stir for a few more minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the warm syrup into the pan, stir quickly until absorbed, and shape the halva.

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