Honey Sesame Candies

By stancec44

Honey sesame candies are a chewy, nutty snack. got a more toasty, caramel flavor when I used a darker honey and took the mixture to a slightly darker color. If you go the latter route, just be careful because it can burn quickly. If you want a thicker slab than the thin pieces this recipe creates, you can put the mixture in a pan with less surface area, such as a loaf pan. You’ll probably end up with fewer pieces.

Ingredients

• Canola oil, for the pan
• 1 cup sesame seeds (not toasted)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Pinch kosher salt 1 tablespoon tahini, stirred well

Preparation

Step 1

Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish or pan lightly with the oil.

Combine the sesame seeds, honey, sugar and salt in a small, deep saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring vigorously.

Stir in the tahini; once the mixture returns to a boil, cook for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until thickened. Stir vigorously and, working quickly, scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using the back of the spoon to spread it into an even layer. (A little more oil or cooking-oil spray on the back of the spoon can help if it’s sticking to the mixture.) Let cool slightly, then use a rounded table knife or thin plastic spatula to loosen the slab around the edges. Slide it onto a cutting board, then cut into 1-inch pieces.

Serve right away (they will be a bit chewy), or let them sit at room temperature until hardened, about 1 hour.