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Pastelli
Sesame and Honey Candies Stovetop
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| These sesame candies are sold in many Middle Eastern shops. They are easy to make at home | |
| Ingredients | |
| 1 cup | sugar |
| 1/4 cup | water |
| 1 cup | honey |
| 11/2 cups | sesame seeds |
Preparation
- Combine sugar, water and honey in a heavy pan. Stir occassionally over low heat until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to medium and bring to the boil. Boil for about 15 minutes to the soft ball stage. (When a little is dropped into cold water it forms a soft ball.) If you have a candy thermometer, cook to 115°C (240°F).
- Stir in sesame seeds and return to the boil. Boil for 15 minutes until seeds turn golden and a little of the syrup dropped into water forms a hard ball, 130°C (265°F). Take care not to overcook as the sesame seeds will brown too much, spoiling the flavour.
- Pour into an oiled 18 x 28 cm (7 x 11 inch) slab cake pan, or on to an oiled marble slab, shaping it into a rectangle of that size with a spatula. ( should be 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick).
- When almost cool, cut into squares, triangles or fingers. Cut again when completely cold and wrap pieces inwaxed paper or cellophane.