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A stack of 5 pieces of greek sesame candy on a silver tray, each on separated by a piece of parchment paper.
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Greek Sesame Candy (Pasteli)

With just 2 ingredients (plus oil to prevent sticking), the honey is the real flavor-maker here. Use the tastiest honey you can find, and the rest is easy!
Cook Time5 minutes
Cooling time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 20 pieces
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Get ready. Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper. Brush the parchment with a thin layer of olive oil and set aside.
  • Toast the sesame seeds. Add the sesame seeds to a nonstick pan and set over medium heat. Toast, stirring with a wooden spoon until they turn golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
  • Warm the honey. Set the pan back on medium heat and add the honey. Stir regularly as the honey comes to a boil (about 250°F, if you have a thermometer), then allow to boil and foam for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Combine the sesame and honey. Add the sesame seeds back to the pan with the boiling honey. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
  • Assemble. Pour the honey and sesame mixture onto the prepared sheet pan. Spread it with a spoon as evenly as you can. Grease another sheet of parchment paper and cover the top (this is so it’s easy to remove.) Use your hands or a small rolling pin to spread the mixture evenly. Remove and discard the top piece of parchment.
  • Cool and slice. Cool for about 20 minutes or so (it should not fully harden). Use a sharp knife to slice into small rectangular bars or squares.

Notes

  • Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the honey used in this recipe.
  • These will still be pleasantly chewy even when fully cooled, not hard like the versions made with sugar).
  • Store in a tightly closed container in the fridge for up to 1 week. It helps to have parchment paper in between the layers to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 103.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Sodium: 1.7mg | Potassium: 59.3mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 10.5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 110.5mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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