GREEK SESAME HONEY CANDY (PASTELI)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Bring the honey and lemon peel (if using) to a boil in a saucepan. Add the sesame seeds, stirring continuously. Continue to cook while stirring to mix completely and thoroughly.
- When the seeds are fully mixed in and the mixture has boiled again, remove the pan from the heat. Remove the lemon peel and discard it.
- Place a piece of baking parchment on a cool work surface and spread out the hot mixture thinly and evenly (about 1/4-inch deep).
- Cool the pasteli to room temperature before refrigerating it on the parchment paper (it doesn't need to be covered). Chill for at least 2 to 3 hours.
- Using kitchen shears , cut the pasteli together with parchment paper into small pieces, and serve.
- Peel off the parchment paper to eat. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can enjoy pasteli as a natural energy bar. Sesame seeds are high in protein, but also contain healthy oils and antioxidants. If you've become dependent on store-bought energy bars, these will have no additives, and you can ensure they are gluten free if that is a concern. One variation you might try is adding some crushed nuts to the mixture, such as pistachios. Or lightly toast some of the sesame seeds to add a roasted flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 100 pieces (20 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CRUNCHY SESAME SEED CANDY
From "The Jewish Holiday Cookbook" by Gloria Kaufer Greene. For the best results, try to make it on a cool dry day.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Candy
Time 45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coat a 9-inch-square baking pan or dish with oil or non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- Put the sesame seeds into an ungreased 10-inch skillet (preferably one with a non-stick surface) and stir them over medium-high heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and aromatic.
- Temporarily transfer the seeds (they will be hot) to a bowl, making sure that none are left in the skillet; set aside.
- Put the honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger into the skillet and mix them well.
- Slowly bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- As soon as the entire mixture comes to a full rolling boil, cook it vigorously for exactly 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately stir in the sesame seeds until well mixed.
- Quickly turn out the hot mixture into the prepared pan and use a metal spatula that has been dipped into cold water to press the candy into a very smooth and even layer.
- Cool the candy in the pan for l5 minutes, or until it is solid but still lukewarm.
- Run the spatula around the edge of the candy to loosen it.
- Then turn out the whole slab of candy onto a wooden board or other cutting surface.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the large square of warm candy into very small squares, diamonds, or rectangles.
- Cool the candies completely; then store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
- If a professional look is desired, roll each cooked candy in a small piece of stiff cellophane and twist the ends.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 15.4, Protein 3.2
PASTELI: SESAME HONEY CANDY
from http://greekfood.about.com/ I'm not actually sure of the number of servings, so I have entered only 1.
Provided by Az B8990
Categories Candy
Time 15m
Yield 1 batch, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Note: If desired, add the lemon peel to give the pasteli a light hint of lemon.
- In a saucepan, bring honey and lemon peel to a boil.
- Add sesame seeds stirring continuously and continue to cook while stirring to mix completely and thoroughly.
- When the seeds are fully mixed in and the mixture has boiled again, remove from heat.
- Remove and discard lemon peel.
- Spread a piece of baking parchment on a cool work surface and spread out the hot mixture thinly and evenly, on the paper (about 1/4 inch high).
- When the pasteli cools to room temperature, refrigerate, as is, on the parchment paper (it doesn't need to be covered).
- Chill for at least 2-3 hours.
- With a kitchen shears, cut the pasteli into small pieces, together with the parchment paper on the bottom, and serve.
- To eat, peel off the parchment paper.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- To increase or decrease quantity: The recipe calls for equal parts by weight of sesame seeds and honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3849.1, Fat 214.6, SaturatedFat 30.1, Sodium 65.6, Carbohydrate 473.7, Fiber 51.9, Sugar 372.4, Protein 78
PASTELI - GREEK SESAME & HONEY CANDY!
Pasteli is a traditional Greek candy made from plenty of honey and sesame seeds. Nuts, sultanas & other ingredients can also be added. Traditionally, these small wrapped pieces of pasteli are given at baptisms. If you have a candy thermometer you can use it - pasteli should be cooked until 250°F -- "firm ball stage". Cooling time not included in prep. time.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring honey and lemon peel to a boil. Add sesame seeds stirring continuously and continue to cook while stirring to mix completely and thoroughly. When the seeds are fully mixed in and the mixture has boiled again, remove from heat. Remove and discard lemon peel.
- Place a large sheet of parchment on a flat work surface.
- Carefully pour the honey mixture onto the paper to form a square or rectangle about 1/2" thick. Lightly sprinkle the paper with rose water & cover with half of the sesame seeds.
- Dip a spatula into rose water or oil and press down the pasteli then. Cover the surface with the remaining sesame seeds and press them into the pasteli with the spatula.
- (Instead of pouring straight onto the paper you can use a lightly oiled jelly / jam roll tin, then follow the rest of the instructions.).
- Allow to cool slightly - do not leave too long or it will become impossible to cut!. Once firm, cut into squares or diamonds and allow to cool properly.
- Wrap each piece individually in small pieces of waxed paper and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.5, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 9.2, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 37.5, Protein 11.1
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