Ingredients:

• 200 grams of sesame seeds
• 450 grams of aromatic honey
• 2 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tbsp of unsalted melted butter
• 1 tbsp of orange blossom water (Optional)

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
• Line a shallow baking pan with parchment per and spread the sesame seeds on it and bake for about 5 minutes to toast lightly.
• Remove from the oven and set aside to cool down.
• Pour the honey plus 4 tbsp of water in a small sauce pan and slowly bring to boil.
• Add the lemon juice and the toasted sesame seeds and boil gently until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage.
• Line a small shallow baking pan with parchment paper and brush lightly with the melted butter.
• Pour the sesame-honey mixture and spread out evenly to the desired thickness.
• Sprinkle with the orange blossom water and set aside to cool down. (Optional)
• Before it cools down completely, with a sharp knife, cut at any size or shape you want.
• Once the Pastelli is completely cold, Turn it over and remove the parchment paper.
• Store in airtight containers for up to a month between layers of wax or parchment paper.
• Pastelli (Honey-Sesame Snacks) is the perfect snack for the whole family in between meals.