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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 bars 37g Recipe makes 30 bars) The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 slices lemon zest
Calories 142
Calories from Fat 75		(52%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 8.3g	12%
	Saturated Fat 1.2g	5%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 2mg		0%
Potassium 86mg		2%
Total Carbohydrate 16.4g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 2.0g	8%
	Sugars 12.4g
Protein 3.0g		6%
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Greek Pasteli (Sesame Seed & Honey Snacks)

Recipe #326367 | 30 min | 30 min prep | add private note

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By: All-Natural-Nut
Sep 22, 2008

While in Greece I saw this "candy" that I loved from childhood...little bites of sesame and honey that were soft because they did not have any sugar. Inspired, I set out to see if I could buy them in the US but found instead that they are incredibly easy to make! So here is a recipe adapted from one found on www.globalgourmet.com. Each bar is 30 grams, which is a typical food bar you would get in the health food store.

30 bars (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups honey
3/4 cup water
3 1/2 cups hulled sesame seeds
2 slices lemon zest, chopped finely

Directions

1
In a heavy pan, bring the honey and water to "firm ball stage" (130 degrees C/250 degrees F).
2
Take off the heat and stir in the sesame seeds and lemon zest.
3
On a flat marble surface (or metal trays moistened with water) spread the mixture evenly with a spatula or knife (or try a rolling pin) to 1 cm (1/2 inch) thickness.
4
Before it cools, cut into squares (try a pizza cutter).
5
When it is completely cool, wrap the squares in waxed paper and store in a covered container.

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From: adopt a greyhound

On Jul 6, 2009

I cut this down for 10 bars and they are very good. Think I will add more lemon zest next time. I served this with a Greek meal for dessert. Used parchment paper to spread it on and then flattened it with the sides of the paper. Very easy to do.

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From: Sydney Mike

On Apr 13, 2009

WHAT A GREAT TASTING TREAT! I made this for one of the monthly groups I host, & enjoyed the unusualness of this snack! The group loved it & several asked for the recipe! "2 slices of lemon zest," was a little vague, however, since my zester gives long fine strips, so I simply improvised by using a very rounded teaspoonful! This is certainly something I'll be making again & again! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my adopted chefs in the current Pick A Chef]

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From: Ancel

On Mar 19, 2009

Exactly what I was looking for! Loved the addition of lemon zest to this, really helped temper the sweetness, will be making regularly.

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From: Kitchen Witch Steph

On Mar 13, 2009

Made this for my daughter's ancient civilization food day and it was a big hit. (I sent a sheet with some of the many interesting facts and history I found on pasteli) My husband sneaked some before it went out the door and then he sneaked some more. (always a good sign he likes something) It was easy to make after I found the sesame seeds in bulk at the local health foods store. I toasted my seeds some before adding them to the heated honey giving it an extra nutty flavor. I would like to try adding chopped almonds next time. I also recommend pouring the mixture onto parchment paper, I just peeled my bars of the back of it after lifting it out of the pan. Definitely try these!

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