INGREDIENTS

1 1/3 cup Raw Greek honey (Attiki)

3 cups Hulled white sesame seeds

1 strip Lemon peel 

METHOD

Gather the ingredients and then bring the honey and lemon peel (if using) to a boil in a saucepan. Add the sesame seeds, stirring continuously. Continue to cook while stirring to mix completely and thoroughly.

When the seeds are fully mixed in and the mixture has boiled again, remove the pan from the heat. Remove the lemon peel and discard it. Place a piece of baking parchment on a cool work surface and spread out the hot mixture thinly and evenly (about 1/4-inch deep).

Cool the pasteli to room temperature before refrigerating it on the parchment paper (it doesn't need to be covered). Chill for at least 2 to 3 hours. Using kitchen shears, cut the pasteli together with parchment paper into small pieces, and serve. Peel off the parchment paper to eat. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.