Sesame Candy

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 (1 lb) box light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

  1. Wash sesame seeds and remove any debris that may be in the seeds and drain well.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until a drop of water bounces around the skillet.
  3. Pour seeds into skillet and stir constantly.
  4. Dry and parch seeds until light brown, approximately 2 minutes.
  5. Watch closely, do not burn seeds.
  6. In a heavy saucepan, combine and melt the sugar, butter, milk and vinegar.
  7. Using a wooden spoon, stir constantly until ingredients are dissolved.
  8. Cook over medium high heat to light crack stage.
  9. If using a candy thermometer, the temperature should be between 265 and 285 degrees F.
  10. Once it reaches the desired temperature, remove from heat and beat in the sesame seeds with your spoon.
  11. Pour immediately into prepared an 11 by 2-inch pyrex baking dish.
  12. Score candy while still warm and cut into squares when cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

571 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 40.2g 51% DV
Carbs 48.4g 18% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 35.8g 72% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 90mg 4% DV
Potassium 214.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 368.5mg 28% DV
Iron 5.3mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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