Pumpkin Seed-Sesame Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Line 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment or wax paper; set aside.
2. 2
   Cook pumpkin seeds in heavy skillet on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min.
3. 3
   or until seeds pop and begin to turn brown, shaking skillet occasionally to stir the seeds.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Place in food processor container or large mortar.
6. 6
   Add sesame seed; pulse until pumpkin seeds are broken but not ground.
7. 7
   Set aside.
8. 8
   Mix piloncillo and water in large heavy saucepan.
9. 9
   Bring to boil on medium heat; cook until piloncillo is completely dissolved, stirring frequently.
10. 10
    Continue cooking, without stirring, until temperature reaches 245F on candy thermometer or until a small amount dropped into very cold water forms a firm, but pliable, ball.
11. 11
    Add pumpkin seed mixture; mix well.
12. 12
    Immediately pour into prepared baking dish.
13. 13
    Cool completely.
14. 14
    Cut into 48 pieces.