Greek Pasteli (sesame Seed & Honey Snacks)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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, or a layer of parchment) spread the mixture evenly with a spatula or knife (or try a rolling pin) to 1 cm (1/4 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.