Sunflower and Sesame Seed Halva

I have always been fond of halva, a dense, crumbly, and super-sweet confection usually made from a base of ground or pulverized sesame seeds. Its origin lies somewhere in the Middle-East/Mediterranean, and you’ll find versions of it from India to Turkey. Even in southern Italy, there is a honey and sesame brittle with almonds called “giuggiulena” that i…