Halva Almond Dessert

Description

 * Makes 20 x 2-inch squares

Ingredients

 * 1 cup sugar
 * 1 cup honey
 * 2 cups water
 * ½ tsp cinnamon
 * ¼ lb (1 stick) butter
 * ½ cup finely ground almonds
 * 1 cup raw cream of wheat

Directions

 * 1) Combine the sugar, honey, water, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to a boil and cook over low heat 20 minutes.
 * 3) While the syrup is cooking, melt the butter in a skillet; add the almonds and cream of wheat.
 * 4) Cook over low heat, stirring steadily, until browned.
 * 5) Add to the syrup (after syrup has cooked 20 minutes), mix well, cover, and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 6) Pour into a buttered 8-by-10-inch buttered shallow pan.
 * 7) Cool.
 * 8) Cut into squares and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or cinnamon.