Nigerian coconut candy with just two ingredients |the easiest dessert recipe |coconut candy recipe

fresh coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is more accessible and shelf-stable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to crack the coconuts.

Crack the coconuts and wash them.

Grate the coconuts using a grater.

Pour the grated coconut into a pot.

Add water slightly above the coconut.

Add 200 g of sugar to the pot.

Cook until the mixture is golden brown and the sugar is fully caramelized.

Check the mixture for stickiness; if not sticky, cook longer and add more water and sugar if needed.

Spread the mixture on a tray to cool.

Refrigerate for a few minutes to firm up.

Roll the cooled mixture into different shapes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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