Sesame Seed Honey Candy {Pasteli}

Pasteli is a Greek candy, usually made up of sesame seeds and honey. I added a few special things to make these little candies extra good.

Sesame Seed Honey Candy {Pasteli}

For this tasty candy, the only thing you will probably have to buy are the sesame seeds. Everything else is probably already in your kitchen. I used honey, cinnamon, sea salt and vanilla. Talk about easy!

Sesame Seed Honey Candy {Pasteli}

      makes 24 pieces

      adapted from nourished kitchen
1 C hulled sesame seeds
1/3 C honey
Pinch of sea salt
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
Olive oil for baking sheet

Brush a small baking sheet with olive oil and set aside.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and when it is hot to the touch, add the sesame seeds and continually stir with a wooden spoon.

Cook for 4-6 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown. 

Next, add the honey, sea salt, cinnamon and vanilla and continually stir. 

Stir until the sesame seeds are covered in honey and the mixture starts to thicken a little. This will only take a few minutes. Spread the mixture out onto the oiled baking sheet and push around the seeds with the back of the wooden spoon to make an even later.

Score the candy into 1 inch by 1/4 inch pieces and set pan aside until the candy is cool enough to touch, but still warm enough to manipulate the candy. Grease hands with non-stick spray or olive oil and roll the pieces into little logs. Allow to cool before eating. Store in an air tight container. 

These would make really cute little gifts. You could just package the individually in plastic wrap or get little candy wrappers from a crafts store.

These are slightly sticky and chewy and mildly sweet. Great for when you want a natural treat!