Name: Apple Halwa
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Yield: 20 people
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 20 medium-sized Apples (preferably firm and sweet varieties like Fuji or Gala); 10 tablespoons Ghee (can substitute with unsalted butter); 2.5 cups Sugar (adjust based on apple sweetness); 2 teaspoons Cardamom (for flavor); 1 pinch Saffron Strands (optional, for color and aroma); 1 cup Mixed Nuts (chopped, mix of almonds, cashews, pistachios)

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How to Prepare

Grate 20 medium-sized apples using a grater and set aside.
Heat 10 tablespoons of ghee in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add the grated apples to the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples turn soft and mushy.
Add 2.5 cups of sugar and mix well. Cook for another 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Add 2 teaspoons of cardamom powder and a pinch of saffron strands. Stir well to combine.
Add 1 cup of chopped mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios) and mix thoroughly.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the halwa reaches a thick, glossy consistency.
Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly before serving in bowls.