5.0 from 9 votes
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 Time
mins
Cooling time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 1031 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil (for greasing the pan)
- 1 1/2 cups untoasted sesame seeds
- 3/4 cup honey
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.
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Notes
- 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).
- 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.
- 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 Information
Calories
103.1kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
13.1g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5.6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
0.8g
(4%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.1g
Sodium
1.7mg
(0%)
Potassium
59.3mg
(2%)
Fiber
1.4g
(6%)
Sugar
10.5g
(21%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
110.5mg
(11%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1031
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103.1kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5.6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1g | 11% |
| Sodium | 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 59.3mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% |
| Sugar | 10.5g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 110.5mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.