Halva

This is one of my mothers recipes.

You will need:

1 14oz box of farina or cream of wheat
2 c sugar
1/2 c chopped pecans
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 lb melted butter
2 tsp ground cinnamon

Syrup:
2 c sugar
1 c water
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick

Melt the butter and set aside.
Mix all dry ingredients well.
Add beaten eggs and mix well
Add melted butter and mix well
Pour into a greased 8 x 11 inch pan.
Bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out dry.
While warm, cut into squares and pour syrup over it.

Syrup (make wile the halva is baking):
Bring syrup to a boil and simmer 15 - 20 minutes.
Let cool slightly and pour over the halva.