PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES MAKES 12 SERVINGS MUFA: SESAME SEEDS PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES MAKES 12 SERVINGS MUFA: SESAME SEEDS
Candy making is easy and does not require a lot of equipment. However, a good candy thermometer is a useful tool because time and temperature are critical for good results. Choose one with a metal clamp that attaches to the side of the pan.
1½ cups sesame seeds
½ cup honey
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1. Line an 8″ x 8″ baking pan with parchment paper or waxed paper and coat with cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until lightly golden. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
3. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the honey and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes, or until the mixture registers 250°F on a candy thermometer. Stir in the vanilla, salt, and the reserved seeds and cook, stirring often, for 4 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 275°F on the thermometer.
4. Pour into the prepared pan and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes or until still warm but cool enough to handle. Turn the candy out onto a cutting board and cut into 24 pieces. Cool to room temperature.
Nutrition per serving: 182 calories, 3 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates, 9 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 2 g fiber, 54 mg sodium
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Serve with 1 cup 0% Greek yogurt (120) drizzled with 2 teaspoons honey (42) and ½ cup each fresh blueberries (42) and fresh blackberries (31). TOTAL MEAL: 417 calories |