Pumpkin Seed Halva

Overview

Pumpkin seeds are the mature seeds of pumpkin and are rich in essential fatty acids, amino acids, phytosterols, minerals, vitamins and polysaccharides. It has the effects of expelling parasites, lowering LDL cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, relieving hypertension, and reducing bladder and urethra pressure. Eating pumpkin seeds regularly can prevent and improve prostate disease. In addition, pumpkin seeds are rich in vitamin B1 and vitamin E, which can stabilize mood, prevent cell aging, prevent adult diseases, treat insomnia, and enhance memory. Therefore, the delicious and beneficial pumpkin seed halva is a good New Year souvenir!

Tags

• snacks
• butter
• pumpkin seeds
• shui ye
• white sesame
• fine sugar
• salt
• water

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Place the pumpkin seeds in an 11-inch non-stick square baking pan, preheat the oven to 150 degrees for 5 minutes, then place them in the middle rack and bake until done. Since there is a large amount, I bake it in two trays and bake each tray for 20 minutes.

   

2. 2 Turn the oven to 100 degrees, place the roasted pumpkin seeds into an 11-inch non-stick square baking pan, then add white sesame seeds and place in the middle rack of the oven to keep warm.

   

3. 3 Put the fine sugar, water, water and salt into the pot.

   

4. 4 Boil the syrup over medium-low heat. Start stirring after the fine sugar is completely melted. Cook the syrup until it reaches 145 degrees and turn off the heat.

   

5. 5 Add 10 grams of butter and mix evenly.

   

6. 6 Pour all the warm sesame and pumpkin seeds into the syrup and stir-fry evenly.

   

7. 7 Line an 11-inch non-stick square baking pan with a silicone mat, put the mixed ingredients into the baking pan, and press it tightly with a marble rolling pin.

   

8. 8 When cooled slightly, remove from mold and cut into pieces.

   

9. 9 Wait until completely cooled before packaging and storing.