2 Ingredient Honey Sesame Candy
This 2-Ingredient Honey Sesame Candy is the perfect solution! With just honey and sesame seeds, you can create a delicious homemade candy that’s nutritious, easy to make, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! Coming together in under 15 minutes, it couldn't be easier to make! Best part? It can be made vegan too, by using maple syrup!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup raw sesame seeds
optional additions
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet or a square pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment paper with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. an hour or so. Then you can remove it and slice them into pieces.
- Toast the Sesame Seeds: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and aromatic. Be careful not to burn them.
- Add the honey: Add the honey or maple syrup into the pan with the seeds. Let it bubble gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Then turn the heat to low and continue stirring frequently for another 1-3 minutes until it becomes a thick, sticky mixture.
- Let cool: Remove the pan from the heat and pour the mixture onto the pan, spreading it out evenly. I like to spread mine out pretty thin, about 1" thick. Let cool at room temperature for a few hours until it's firmed up or pop in the fridge for
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Notes
Keep in an airtight container on your counter or pantry for up to 1 month, in the refrigerator for up to 3 months, and freezer for up to 1 year.