Black-and-White Sesame Brittle

Name: Black-and-White Sesame Brittle
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps black sesame seeds; 1 teaspoons sea salt; 237 milliliters sugar; 2 sticks unsalted butter; 59 milliliters water; 3 Tbsps white sesame seeds

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Black-and-White Sesame Brittle Head to the store and pick up sesame seeds, sea salt, sesame seeds, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the butter, sugar, water, and salt and cook over medium-high heat, swirling the pot, until the mixture reaches 260°F on a candy thermometer.

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Butter

Candy

Sugar

Water

Salt

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Candy Thermometer

Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Pot

Add the seeds and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 350°F, or until the sugar takes on a dark golden brown color.

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Seeds

Sugar

Remove from the heat and immediately pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside to cool until firm.

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Frying Pan