Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (120g) toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) vanilla extract
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved.
- Continue cooking, without stirring, until the syrup reaches a golden amber color, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot syrup over the prepared sesame seeds in the baking pan.
- Use a rubber spatula to spread the syrup evenly over the sesame seeds.
- Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Break into pieces and serve.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and crunchy
- Toasted sesame flavor
- Golden amber color
- Thin and brittle texture
User Comments:
- "This brittle is so addictive! It's the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy."
- "I love that it's so easy to make. It's a great snack for parties or just to enjoy on your own."
- "The sesame flavor is really delicious. It's a unique and tasty twist on traditional brittle recipes."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- When cooking the syrup, keep a close eye on it to prevent it from burning.
- The brittle will be very hot when it comes out of the oven. Use caution when handling it.
- Store the brittle in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
