Pasteli (Greek Sesame and Honey Bars)
Crunchy toasted sesame set in warm honey and cut into squares. A traditional Greek sweet with only three ingredients.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.29 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Line a 20 cm square tin with baking paper and lightly oil the paper.
- 2
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, shaking often, until pale golden and nutty. Tip into a bowl.
- 3
Put the honey and lemon juice in a deep saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 6 to 8 minutes without stirring, until a drop in cold water forms a firm, brittle thread, or 125C on a thermometer.
7 min - 4
Take off the heat, stir in the sesame seeds and cinnamon, and pour quickly into the tin.
- 5
Press flat with an oiled spatula. While still warm, score into 12 bars with an oiled knife.
- 6
Leave to set for 1 hour, then break along the lines. Keep in a tin with paper between layers.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
