Sesame-Ginger Brittle

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AmountIngredient
Granulated Sugar
Water
Glucose Syrup
Sesame Seeds
Black Sesame Seeds
Candied Ginger¼-inch dice
Unsalted Butter
Vanilla Extract1½ t
Salt1 t
Baking Soda1 t
Scaled ingredient total1,147 g

Prep Method 7

  1. 1.In a saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  2. 2.Add the glucose and continue cooking to 275°F (135°C), without stirring.
  3. 3.Add the sesame seeds and cook to 308°F (153°C) over moderate heat, stirring continuously.
  4. 4.Off the heat, stir in the ginger, butter, extract, and salt.
  5. 5.Add the baking soda, stirring well to incorporate.
  6. 6.Pour the mixture onto a silicone baking mat and spread with an oiled spatula.
  7. 7.Because sesame seeds have a high oil content, they turn rancid quickly. Store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months; refrigerate for up to 6 months; or freeze for up to 1 year.

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
Granulated Sugar$0.573
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
WaterThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Glucose SyrupThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Sesame SeedsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Black Sesame SeedsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Candied GingerThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Unsalted Butter$0.2024
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
Vanilla ExtractThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Salt$0.0045
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Baking SodaThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Total Yield1,147 g
Total Cost$0.7799
Cost Per G:$0.0007
Cost Per Serving$0.7799

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  • Water: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Glucose Syrup: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Sesame Seeds: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Black Sesame Seeds: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Candied Ginger: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Vanilla Extract: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Baking Soda: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size

Nutrition label

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Serving size1 servings per scaled recipe · 1147 g each
Ingredient nutritional data5 of 10 connected
✓Granulated SugarSugars, granulated395 g›!Glucose SyrupAdd nutritional data285 g›!WaterAdd nutritional data170 g›!Sesame SeedsAdd nutritional data150 g›!Black Sesame SeedsAdd nutritional data50 g›!Candied GingerAdd nutritional data50 g›✓Unsalted ButterButter, stick, unsalted30 g›✓Vanilla ExtractVanilla extract7 g›✓SaltSalt, table5 g›✓Baking SodaLeavening agents, baking soda5 g›

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per scaled recipe

Serving size1 serving (1147 g)

Amount per serving

Calories1540

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26g
33%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 70mg
23%
Sodium 3320mg
144%
Total Carbohydrate 394g
143%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars <1g
Protein 0g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.

Draft calculation · 39% mapped. Scaled batch: 1541 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

Additional details

  • Yield: one 16 x 24-inch sheet