Coconut Candy

Name: Coconut Candy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Solomon Islander
Ingredients: 2 cups grated coconut; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 tsp vanilla; 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 simple 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 parchment

Presentation Guide

Vessel: plate

Garnishes: coconut

Accompaniments: tea

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1
Dissolve sugar in water.
2
Cook until golden caramel.
3
Add coconut, stir constantly.
4
Cook 10 minutes until thick.
5
Add vanilla, salt, cinnamon, butter.
6
Drop onto parchment, cool.

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Did You Know?

Coconut candy is the most common sweet sold at Solomon Islands markets.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

heavy pot
parchment

Garnishing

coconut

Accompaniments

tea

The Story Behind Coconut Candy

Coconut candy became popular after sugar became available through colonial trade. The simple technique of caramelizing coconut produces a chewy, addictive sweet.

Families make large batches for markets, schools, and celebrations.

These sweets are an affordable treat accessible to all.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack 📜 Origins: 19th century

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