Pasteli (traditional Greek honey and sesame bar)

Ingredients

1^st mixture

300g honey

220g granulated sugar

30g glucose or a little lemon juice

2^nd mixture

400g roasted sesame seeds

3^rd mixture

50g black raisin

40g figs, chopped

Method

Boil the 1^st mixture.

Roast the sesame seeds in a saucepan and pour the 1^st mixture, stir, remove from the heat and add in the 3^rd mixture.

After lining the baking pan with parchment paper, put into the mixture, shape it and leave to cool.

A few words...

This famous sweet treat is made with the pure honey of Ilia and roasted sesame seeds, featuring a crispy texture and a delicious taste. Ilia boasts a long tradition in pasteli making and its secrets are passed down from generation to generation. References to this delicacy are present in Homer’s Iliad, by the name of “indrion”: an energizing and strengthening sweet treat, necessary before every battle.

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