Recipe: Mohn Candy

Mohn Candy
Submitted by: Janice
Makes 30 to 40 candies

1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups honey
1 tablespoon tahini
4 cups poppy seeds
2 cups chopped almonds

In a saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, tahini, and poppy seeds. Stirring constantly, cook the mixture over a low heat until thick,about 30 minutes. Add the nuts and stir well. Wet a wooden board and pour the mixture onto it. Pat down the mixture with your hands (careful its hot) or a wet spatula until the candy is about 1/2 inch thick. Let cool. Slice with a wet knife into diamond shape pieces.