Greek Sesame Seed Candy
Serves: 6
Luisa Champlin
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
55
Sweetness
55
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Put bakeware liner in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep)
2
Remove bottom of springform pan and set aside
3
Oil inside of springform ring with vegetable oil and put ring, upside down, in center of bakeware liner
4
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
5
Holding ring in place, quickly pour mixture into ring, then cool on a rack until candy is set but still warm, about 40 minutes
6
Unmold by peeling ring with candy off bakeware liner
7
Transfer candy to a cutting board, then run a paring knife around edge of springform ring and lift ring off candy
8
Cut candy into 1-inch pieces with an oiled large knife
9
Put bakeware liner in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep)
10
Remove bottom of springform pan and set aside
11
Oil inside of springform ring with vegetable oil and put ring, upside down, in center of bakeware liner
12
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
13
Holding ring in place, quickly pour mixture into ring, then cool on a rack until candy is set but still warm, about 40 minutes
14
Unmold by peeling ring with candy off bakeware liner
15
Transfer candy to a cutting board, then run a paring knife around edge of springform ring and lift ring off candy
16
Cut candy into 1-inch pieces with an oiled large knife