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
GREEK SESAME SEED CANDY
Categories Candy Dessert Quick & Easy Honey Gourmet
Yield Makes 42 to 56 candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put bakeware liner in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep). Remove bottom of springform pan and set aside. Oil inside of springform ring with vegetable oil and put ring, upside down, in center of bakeware liner.
- Bring honey, sesame seeds, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, then boil undisturbed until mixture registers 280 to 290°F on thermometer, about 15 minutes.
- Holding ring in place, quickly pour mixture into ring, then cool on a rack until candy is set but still warm, about 40 minutes. Unmold by peeling ring with candy off bakeware liner. Transfer candy to a cutting board, then run a paring knife around edge of springform ring and lift ring off candy. Cut candy into 1-inch pieces with an oiled large knife.
GREEK PASTELI (SESAME SEED & HONEY SNACKS)
While in Greece I saw this "candy" that I loved from childhood...little bites of sesame and honey that were soft because they did not have any sugar. Inspired, I set out to see if I could buy them in the US but found instead that they are incredibly easy to make! So here is a recipe adapted from one found on www.globalgourmet.com. Each bar is 30 grams, which is a typical food bar you would get in the health food store.
Provided by All-Natural-Nut
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 30 bars
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a heavy pan, bring the honey and water to "firm ball stage" (130 degrees C/250 degrees F).
- Take off the heat and stir in the sesame seeds and lemon zest.
- On a flat marble surface (or metal trays moistened with water, or a layer of parchment) spread the mixture evenly with a spatula or knife (or try a rolling pin) to 1 cm (1/4 inch) thickness.
- Before it cools, cut into squares (try a pizza cutter).
- When it is completely cool, wrap the squares in waxed paper and store in a covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.1, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 2.6, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 12.4, Protein 3
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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