Sesame Toffee
Sweet, nutty, and irresistibly satisfying, Sesame Toffee is a delightful homemade treat that's perfect for gifting or snacking. This recipe combines buttery toffee with the earthy crunch of toasted sesame seeds, creating a harmonious balance of savory and sweet flavors. Made with simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, honey, and unsalted butter, it's surprisingly quick to whip up, requiring just 25 minutes from start to finish. The key is cooking the toffee to the precise hard crack stage, ensuring a crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Topped with golden, fragrant sesame seeds, this candy not only tastes amazing but also adds a gourmet touch to your dessert table. Perfectly portioned into bite-sized pieces, this easy-to-make Sesame Toffee is a timeless confection that's deliciously addictive. Keywords: sesame toffee, homemade toffee recipe, toasted sesame seeds, buttery candy, sweet and savory snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 60 grams Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Once toasted, pour them into a small bowl to cool.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, honey, water, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves and the butter is melted.
Stop stirring and allow the mixture to come to a boil. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and continue to cook, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 300°F (149°C), also known as the hard crack stage. This will take about 10-12 minutes. Keep a close eye on it to avoid burning.
Once the toffee reaches 300°F, immediately remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Quickly pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly using a silicone spatula or the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top of the hot toffee, pressing lightly with a spatula to adhere them to the surface.
Let the toffee cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes, until it hardens.
Once the toffee is firm, break it into bite-sized pieces using your hands or a knife.
Store the sesame toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2086 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.6 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.5 g | 308% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 616 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.1 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 234.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 616 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 336 mg | 7% | |
*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.
