Coconut has a sweet, tropical flavor that makes it great for candy recipes.There are instructions on how to make coconut treats from all over the world.
Step 1: You need to gather your ingredients.
To make these delicious coconut candy squares, you will need: shredded coconut, white sugar, light corn syrup, water, butter, and salt.
Step 2: There is a 9x13" cake tray.
Line the 9x13" cake tray with aluminum foil and spray the foil with a non-stick cooking spray.While you prepare the candy mixture, set it aside.
Step 3: In a saucepan, add the sugar, water and corn syrup.
When the sugar is dissolved, place the saucepan over a medium heat.
Step 4: The saucepan's contents should be brought to the boil.
To check the temperature of the mixture, use a candy thermometer.
Step 5: Continue to boil butter.
Once the mixture reaches 240 F, add the butter and stir until it's melted and combined.Allow the mixture to continue boiling until it reaches 260 F.
Step 6: Add remaining ingredients after the heat has been removed.
Once the mixture reaches 260 F, remove the saucepan from the heat and add in the shredded coconut, baking soda and salt, stirring well to combine.At this point, the mixture may foam.
Step 7: The coconut mixture should be put into the cake tray.
Use a spatula to smooth the mixture into an even layer, then leave to set for several hours at room temperature.Cut into small squares once set.
Step 8: Pick out your ingredients.
To make these chocolate-covered coconut candies, you will need: confectioners' sugar, shredded coconut, chopped almonds, sweetened Condensed Milk, and chocolate chips.
Step 9: The coconut, almonds, sugar and milk should be combined.
The sticky mixture can be formed by combining these ingredients in a large bowl.Use your hands to divide the mixture into 1 inch balls and place them on a cookie sheet and chill for 20 minutes.
Step 10: Put the chocolate chips in a container.
While the coconut candies are chilling, place the chocolate chips in a bowl and microwave on high power.Continue to microwave for 10 to 20 second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted.
Step 11: The coconut candies should be dipped in chocolate.
Once the coconut candies are hardened, dip them into the melted chocolate and allow the excess to drain off.The candy is placed on a cookie sheet lined with paper.If you like, you can sprinkle some shredded coconut or almonds on top.Allow the chocolate to set before you eat it.
Step 12: You need to gather your ingredients.
To make this traditional Jamaican treat, you only need a few simple ingredients: 2 brown coconuts, 1 cup of fresh ginger, diced 2 cups of golden brown sugar, and a small amount of water.
Step 13: The fresh coconut needs to be prepared.
Take your fresh brown coconuts and use a screwdriver to poke holes in the nut.The coconut water can be drained from the center of the coconuts.To open the coconuts, use a hammer and butter knife.Use a vegetable peeler to remove the brown outer layer from the meat, then use a knife to dice the coconut.If you want to remove the coconut meat from the shell, you can bake it in the oven for 10 minutes.Before cracking with the hammer, allow the coconut to become cool to the touch.
Step 14: In a saucepan, combine all of the ingredients.
Combine the diced coconut, diced ginger, brown sugar and water in a heavy bottomed-saucepan and place over a medium heat.
Step 15: Bring the water to a boil.
When the sugar starts to caramelize, stir the mixture continuously with a large spoon.If the sugar sticks to the bottom and sides of the saucepan, keep stirring.You can use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.
Step 16: The mixture should be spooned onto the baking sheet.
The mixture becomes very difficult to stir once the sugar has caramelized nicely, so turn the heat down to the lowest setting.Working quickly, spoon drops of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper, using about two million of mixture per coconut drop.Allow the drops to cool before eating.
Step 17: Pick out your ingredients.
One fresh brown coconut 200g of confectioners' sugar is all you need to make this traditional Nigerian dessert.
Step 18: Prepare the coconut.
To drain coconut water, use a screwdriver to puncture holes in the coconut's eyes, and then set it aside for later.Use a hammer and butter knife to open the coconut.Use a fine grate to grate coconut meat.It's a good idea to grate along the meat rather than across it.If you want to remove the coconut meat from the shell, you can bake it in the oven for 10 minutes.Before cracking with the hammer, allow the coconut to become cool to the touch.
Step 19: Add water to the pot.
The coconut water, coconut and confectioners sugar should be put into a saucepan.Place a lid on the saucepan and add just enough water to cover the coconut mixture.
Step 20: The mixture should be brought to the boil.
Once the coconut mixture starts to boil, remove the lid and stir continuously until most of the water has evaporated.Continue stirring while the sugar starts to cook.
Step 21: When the coconut pieces start to brown, keep stirring.
The coconut mixture will start to stick together when the sugar starts to oxidize.Take the saucepan off the heat and spoon the coconut mixture onto the plate.It will be very hot if you touch the coconut.You can serve the coconut as a dessert or snack after it has cooled.