Nut-Free Sesame Seed Candy
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and nutty sweetness of Nut-Free Sesame Seed Candy, a delightful treat perfect for allergy-friendly snacking and gifting. This recipe swaps traditional nuts for toasted white sesame seeds, enhancing the candy with a rich, aromatic flavor that pairs beautifully with the buttery honey caramel base. Made with simple pantry staples like sugar, honey, butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees mouthwatering results in just 25 minutes of prep and cook time. The candy’s golden-brown hue and satisfying snap are achieved by mastering the "hard crack" stage, a simple yet rewarding cooking technique. Perfect for sharing or storing, these bite-sized pieces of sesame seed magic are as festive as they are addictive.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams white sesame seeds
- 200 grams sugar
- 100 grams honey
- 50 grams butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Begin by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and setting it aside.
In a medium-sized dry skillet over medium heat, add the sesame seeds. Toast them gently, stirring frequently, until they become golden and fragrant, approximately 5-7 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir frequently until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer.
Once simmering, attach a candy thermometer and continue to cook, without stirring, until the syrup reaches the 'hard crack' stage, approximately 148-150°C (298-302°F). This will take about 10 minutes.
Quickly remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the toasted sesame seeds until they are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
Pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it into a thin layer, working quickly before it hardens.
Allow the sesame seed candy to cool for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
Once cooled and hardened, break it into pieces using a knife or by hand.
Store in an airtight container to keep the candy fresh and crunchy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.1 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 881 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.0 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 282.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1968 mg | 151% | |
| Iron | 29.7 mg | 165% | |
| Potassium | 1013 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
