CocadasCoconut Candy
A traditional coconut sweet with a chewy texture and concentrated caramelized flavor. Cooked down with sugar and a hint of cinnamon, it sets into small candies that are perfect with coffee or as a simple dessert bite.
Prep
10m
Cook
20m
Serves
8
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Ingredients
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- 400gCoconut Meat (finely grated)
- 250gWhite Sugar
- 120mlWater
- 1pcsCinnamon Stick
- 5mlVanilla Extract
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Method
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- 01
Combine the water, white sugar, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 02
Cook until the syrup thickens slightly, then stir in the coconut meat.
- 03
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick and starts pulling away from the pan.
- 04
Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in the vanilla extract, and spoon the mixture into small mounds on a lined tray.
- 05
Let the candies cool completely until set before serving.
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