Greek Pasteli (Sesame Seed & Honey Snacks) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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While in Greece I saw this candy that I loved from childhood...little bites of sesame and honey that were soft because they did not have any sugar. Inspired, I set out to see if I could buy them in the US but found instead that they are incredibly easy to make! So here is a recipe adapted from one found on . Each bar is 30 grams, which is a typical food bar you would get in the health food store. Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups honey |
3/4 cup water |
3 1/2 cups hulled sesame seeds |
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, chopped finely |
Directions:
1. In a heavy pan, bring the honey and water to firm ball stage (130 degrees C/250 degrees F).
2. Take off the heat and stir in the sesame seeds and lemon zest.
3. On a flat marble surface (or metal trays moistened with water, or a layer of parchment) spread the mixture evenly with a spatula or knife (or try a rolling pin) to 1 cm (1/4 inch) thickness.
4. Before it cools, cut into squares (try a pizza cutter).
5. When it is completely cool, wrap the squares in waxed paper and store in a covered container.
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