Best Pasteli Sesame Honey Candy Recipes
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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