COCONUT CANDY RECIPE | NIGERIAN SNACKS

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances the coconut flavor, while margarine is usually more affordable.

Grate fresh coconut and set aside.

Boil water in a pot and add sugar, stirring until dissolved.

Add grated coconut to the sugar mixture and mix well.

Incorporate vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the mixture.

Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens.

Add butter and lemon juice, stirring until fully melted and combined.

Continue cooking until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pot, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before shaping.

Grease a flat surface or tray with butter.

Pour the mixture onto the greased surface and spread evenly.

Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares or desired shapes.

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