Sesame Benne’ Candy – Fudge or Pralines
2005-09-01- Course: Cakes & Candy
- Yield : 24
- Servings : 24
- Prep Time : 20m
- Cook Time : 20m
- Ready In : 40m
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When I was a little girl, I remember an aunt would make candy with sesame seeds… this is the recipe! The Cajun word for sesame is benne and roasting them brings back wonderful childhood memories.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sesame seeds
- 1 pound box light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Heavily butter an 11x2-inch Pyrex baking dish. Wash sesame seeds, removing any debris that may be in the seeds, and drain well. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until a drop of water bounces around the skillet. Pour seeds into skillet and stir constantly. Dry and parch seeds until light brown, approximately 2 minutes. Do not burn seeds. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, milk and vinegar. Using a wooden spoon, stir constantly until ingredients are dissolved. Cook over medium high heat to light crack stage. If using a candy thermometer, the temperature should be between 265 and 285 degrees. Once it reaches the desired temperature, remove from heat and beat in the sesame seeds with a spoon. Pour immediately into prepared dish. Score candy while still warm and cut into squares when cool.
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