Naughty or Nice! ...... Seeded Sesame Snaps

Yes, I put my hand up. I am one of the guilty when it comes to indulging in those sweet somethings at Christmas, but it is possible to enjoy those delicious treats and get a little bit of goodness in there at the same time.
These little sesame seed snaps may be a crunchy sweet indulgence, but they are also packed with those high omega seeds that can only do you good! Not only do these snaps taste great, but they are another of those edible gifts you can make in advance and have packaged and ready to go in case of unexpected callers bearing gifts!


You will need.........

peanut or sesame oil

200g medium dark brown sugar
200g of clear honey ......and I mean 100% real honey with nothing else added
2 tablespoons crystallised ginger chopped very fine (optional)
200g raw sesame seeds
50g raw sunflower seeds
50g pumpkin seeds

you will also need some parchment paper
a flat baking sheet with a shallow edge
a palette or other flat knife
a deep saucepan with a heavy strong base...try to use stainless steel

How to.......

• line the baking sheet with parchment paper
• using either sesame or peanut oil, brush a thin layer of oil onto the paper and set aside 
• in your saucepan, add the brown sugar and honey
• stir over a gentle heat until the sugar has dissolved and emulsified with the honey
• pour in the seeds and mix everything together well
• turn the heat up to almost high and allow the mixture to come to the boil gently, keep stirring
• when it has reached a gentle rolling boil, continue to cook for approx 8 - 10 minutes, stirring all the while
• when the sesame seeds are beginning to brown and you get a slight scent of roasting nuts and sugar....and a gorgeous smell it is too!....then your mixture is done
• remove from the heat and stir in the ginger if using
• allow to sit for a moment until the bubbles subside
• pour onto your prepared tray and spread out evenly using a lightly oiled palette knife
• allow to cool for 5 minutes
• lift the sheet of parchment out of the tray and set on a firm surface
• the mixture will still be warm but if you leave it too long before cutting into pieces, it has a tendency to shatter if too well set......but you could just crack it into interesting shapes when completely cooled if you so wish
• once cut, allow to cool completely then package up your golden beauties in gift bags, or store in glass jars or airtight containers