Coconut Candy
A delightfully sweet and tasty treat that is sure to please. Make ahead and store in air tight jars for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.(Makes 24 cubes of coconut candy)
Keyword : coconut candy
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 2/3 cups unsweetened dried grated coconut (227g)
- ½ cup sugar (110g)
- ½ cup milk (120ml)
- ½ cup condensed milk (4 oz/160g)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 to 10 drops food coloring
Instructions
- Grease a 7-in x 5-in (18cm x 13cm) pan or rectangular container.
- Melt butter in a non-stick pan on low heat. Add coconut, sugar, milk, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and coconut clumps together, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to prepared container. Level the surface with a spatula. Press down firmly with wax paper or plastic wrap. Set candy aside to cool.
- After about 30 minutes, cut into cubes with a well greased knife. Allow candy to cool and set overnight.
- Remove cubes from pan and store in an air-tight jar.
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal
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