Coconut Candy

Name: Coconut Candy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Micronesian
Ingredients: 2 cups grated fresh coconut; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 1 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; Parchment paper

Coconut Candy (KOH-koh-nut KAN-dee)

Caramelized Coconut Sweets

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 170 kcal

Grated coconut cooked with sugar until golden and chewy. A beloved island sweet treat.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 1.0g

Carbs 28.0g

Fat 6.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

heavy pot wooden spoon parchment

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: grated coconut

Accompaniments: tea

Ingredients

2 cups grated fresh coconut
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Parchment paper

Instructions

1
Combine sugar and water in a heavy pot.
2
Cook until sugar dissolves and begins to caramelize.
3
Add grated coconut and stir constantly.
4
Cook 10 minutes until mixture is golden and thick.
5
Stir in vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and butter.
6
Drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper and cool.

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Did You Know?

Coconut candy is a favorite gift brought by travelers returning from outer islands.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

heavy pot
wooden spoon
parchment

Garnishing

grated coconut

Accompaniments

tea

The Story Behind Coconut Candy

Coconut candy making is a social activity in Micronesia, with families gathering to grate coconut and cook batches of sweets. Sugar was introduced by colonial traders, but the technique of caramelizing coconut became uniquely Micronesian.

These chewy treats are easy to transport and do not spoil quickly, making them ideal for inter-island travel.

Coconut candy represents the sweet side of Pacific island life.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, gifts 📜 Origins: 19th century

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