Sesame Candy _________________________________________________________________ 3 cups honey 2 cups sesame seeds peanut oil In a deep, medium-size saucepan slowly heat honey over medium-low heat, using a heat diffuser, to the hard-crack stage (about 305 to 310 degrees on a candy thermometer). Stir down often to prevent boiling over, about 45 minutes. Stir in sesame seeds. Set aside for a few minutes to cool slightly. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking sheet with peanut oil. Do not use waxed paper. Pour honey mixture onto it. Set baking sheet on a cooling rack. When cooled, but not hard, score into diamond shapes. When cooled completely, remove candy and separate into pieces. WARNING: Be sure to alert friends and family to the danger of burning themselves on the extremely hot carmelized sugar. From The Frugal Gourmet RETURN TO MIDDLE EASTERN RECIPE INDEX _________________________________________________________________ Back to Islamic Gateway Home Page _________________________________________________________________ 1995 Christina Al-Sudairy, U.S.A. Your input is welcome via email.