Greek Semolina Halva (Vegan Semolina Pudding/Cake)

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For the Syrup:
4 cups water
2 cup sugar
1 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
4 cloves
lemon or orange peel
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Pudding:
2 cups semolina flour
1 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 cup (or more) blanche almonds
1/2 cup (or more) raisins, cranberries or your fave dried fruit
zest of 1 lemon/orange
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
Garnish:
ground cinnamon
ground pistachios
Instructions
Begin by making the syrup: Combine all of the syrup ingredients (except the vanilla and honey) in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar dissolves remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla and honey. Set aside.
In a wide pot or skillet, add the oil and semolina. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until golden and toasted.
Add the almonds and toast for 2-3 minutes.
Add the dried fruit, cardamom, salt, zest, and cinnamon and turn the heat off.
Pour the syrup into the pudding. Be very careful because it will boil VIGOROUSLY and will release LOTS of hot steam!!! Keep stirring.
Cook the semolina pudding over medium-low-heat for 5-10 minutes. The pudding is ready as soon as all of the syrup is absorbed and the pudding releases from the sides of the pan. (see video)
Transfer the halva into a mold and pack it tightly. Set aside to cool to room temperature and then carefully unmold it over a cake platter.
Garnish with ground cinnamon or with pistachios and serve it with coffee and ice cream.
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