Uncle Bubba's Benne Candy (Paula Deen) Recipe

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Uncle Bubba's Benne Candy (Paula Deen)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1-lb) box light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup milk

Directions:

  1. Heavily butter an 11 by 2-inch pyrex baking dish.
  2. Wash sesame seeds and remove any debris that may be in the seeds and drain well. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until a drop of water bounces around the skillet. Pour seeds into skillet and stir constantly. Dry and parch seeds until light brown, approximately 2 minutes. Do not burn seeds.
  3. In a heavy saucepan, combine and melt the sugar, butter, milk and vinegar. Using a wooden spoon, stir constantly until ingredients are dissolved. Cook over medium high heat to light crack stage. If using a candy thermometer, the temperature should be between 265 and 285 degrees F. Once it reaches the desired temperature, remove from heat and beat in the sesame seeds with your spoon. Pour immediately into prepared dish. Score candy while still warm and cut into squares when cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 116.52 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.96g 6%
Cholesterol 2.65mg 1%
Sodium 8.24mg 0%
Potassium 61.47mg 1%
Total Carbs 20.15g 7%
Sugars 18.58g 74%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 1.24g 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 80.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 366.35 Kcal (1534 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.45g 6%
Cholesterol 8.32mg 1%
Sodium 25.9mg 0%
Potassium 193.28mg 1%
Total Carbs 63.37g 7%
Sugars 58.43g 74%
Dietary Fiber 2.26g 3%
Protein 3.91g 2%
Iron 3.4mg 6%
Calcium 253.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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