Dubshanim - Sesame and Honey Balls

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Put the honey, sugar and lemon juice in a small pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.

   StoveSmall saucepan
2. 2
   Turn down the heat slightly and simmer 3–4 minutes, until the syrup thickens slightly (about 118°C (245°F)).

   ⚙ SimmeringStoveCandy/oil thermometer

   💡A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and add the cinnamon and rose water.
4. 4
   Add the sesame seeds and mix well, until fully coated.

   Wooden spoon
5. 5
   Lightly oil your hands and roll small spoonfuls of the hot mixture into balls.

   💡Roll while the mixture is still hot: the syrup hardens quickly as it cools, and a cold mixture crumbles in your hands.
6. 6
   Set the balls on parchment paper and leave 20–30 minutes, until they harden.

   Parchment paper
7. 7
   Store in an airtight container for up to week.

   Storage container