Recipe for Pasteli - Greek Honey Bars

[auroracoor1]

I love pasteli so I decided to learn how to make it. Here it is:

- 1 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup Greek honey

I stir the two together in a saucepan and let it cook on medium-low heat until the hard crack candy stage temperature occurs - around 300 Degrees F (use a candy thermometer). So this is above the boiling point. After that occurs, I pour it over waxed paper and once it sets, I break it apart into pieces with a sharp knife.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

This looks pretty close to how I make it. I need to use a candy thermometer to get the texture right, as well. Otherwise I don't let it cook enough.