Greek Sesame Honey Candy (Pasteli)

Name: Greek Sesame Honey Candy (Pasteli)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups honey; 3 cups white sesame seeds, hulled; 1 strip lemon peel, about 1/4 x 1 inch, optional

Pasteli is an ancient Greek honey and sesame seed bar, providing a natural energy treat.

⭐ 3.9 (131 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 10 minTotal: 195 minYields: 20 servings

Category Tags:

Dessert Snack Candy

Cuisine Tags:

Greek

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Instructions

Bring honey to a boil in a saucepan, optionally with lemon peel.
Stir in sesame seeds and continue cooking until fully mixed and the mixture boils again.
Remove from heat, then discard the lemon peel.
Spread the hot mixture thinly (about 1/4-inch deep) and evenly on baking parchment.
Allow pasteli to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate on the parchment for 2-3 hours.
Cut the pasteli with parchment into small pieces using kitchen shears and serve.
Peel off parchment to eat; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 177 kcal

Carbohydrate: 24 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 3 mg

Sugar: 19 g

Fat: 9 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g