Pasteli - Greek Sesame & Honey Candy! – a delicious recipe with honey, blanched almonds, lemon peel, water, sesame seeds, oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
["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."]
1672
kcal
Calories
124
g
Fat
124
g
Carbs
45
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups honey, 3 cups of hulled white sesame seeds, 1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds or 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, 1 strip lemon peel, and more.
Yes, Pasteli - Greek Sesame & Honey Candy! falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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