Pasteli | Ancient Greek Honey Sesame bar

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 inch Lemon peel

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup Sugar

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/3 cup Pistachios

Found on lemonandolives.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup sesame seeds
• ⅓ cup pistachios (optional), cut in halves
• ½ cup honey
• 1 inch lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup sugar (optional - see notes below)*

Directions

• Add sesame seeds to pan and cook over low to medium heat until lightly golden brown.
• Once done, remove from heat, and empty seeds onto plate to stop them from getting too dark, set aside.
• Add honey, lemon peel, lemon juice, and sugar if using, to a pot.
• Heat over medium heat until simmering, stir continuously for 5 minutes.
• Turn of heat and immediately add sesame seeds and pistachios to honey and mix well.
• Empty onto a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
• Flatten with back of spatula brushed with olive oil to avoid sticking.
• If not using sugar, place in refrigerator and allow to cool for about 20-30 minutes.**
• Once it is semi-hard remove and cut into bars or desired shapes (pro tip: wrap each bar in parchment paper and store in container in fridge).
• Serve!***