A simple and delicious recipe that dates as far back as Greek Antiquity. Centuries later, we are still enjoying it as a snack and healthy sweet treat!
Ingredients:
- 500 grams sesame seeds
- 500 grams honey
- 100 grams pistachios
Instructions:
- Toast the Sesame Seeds and Pistachios:
- Begin by placing a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the sesame seeds and toast them for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure they don’t burn.
- After 5 minutes, add the pistachios to the pan.
- Continue toasting the mixture for another 5 minutes, or until the sesame seeds start to turn a golden color.
- Once toasted, remove the sesame seeds and pistachios from the pan and set them aside.
- Prepare the Honey:
- Allow the pan to cool slightly after removing the sesame seeds and pistachios.
- Pour the honey into the same pan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
- As soon as the honey begins to boil and bubble, add the toasted sesame seeds and pistachios back into the pan.
- Cook the Mixture:
- Stir the mixture constantly for up to 10 minutes if you prefer a soft and sticky pasteli bar.
- For a harder and crunchier bar, continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, making a total of 20 minutes.
- Transfer to Tray:
- Line a 25×20 cm tray with baking paper.
- Pour the sesame and honey mixture into the tray, spreading it out evenly.
- Place another sheet of baking paper on top of the mixture.
- Use the back of a large spoon or a small rolling pin to gently press down and compact the mixture.
- Cool and Cut:
- Allow the mixture to cool completely in the tray.
- Once cooled, remove the top sheet of baking paper.
- Cut the mixture into bars of your desired size.
- Store:
- Store the pasteli bars in an airtight container.
- To prevent the bars from sticking to each other, place a piece of paper between each bar.
- These bars are perfect for a quick snack or a healthy treat. Enjoy the timeless combination of honey and sesame that has been cherished since ancient Greek times!
