Sesame Crunch

2 cups sesame seeds (about 12 ounces)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

Heat sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove to a bowl; wipe skillet clean of seeds. Combine honey, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and salt in same skillet. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes. Butter or coat a 11x7-inch pan with vegetable cooking spray. Stir seeds into syrup; pour into pan. Spread candy to an even layer with buttered metal spatula. Cool on wire rack 15 minutes. Lift out of pan to board. Cut candy with a large knife into 4 lengthwise strips. Cut each strip crosswise into thirteen 3/4-inch pieces. When pieces are firm, wrap individually in plastic wrap or store in single layer in airtight container.


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