Haitian coconut tablet recipe |coconut candy|- Sophie's Cuisine

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened coconut reduces sugar content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances coconut flavor.

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until sugar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes.

Add shredded coconut, vanilla extract, almond extract, nutmeg, lime zest, cinnamon sticks, star anis, and evaporated milk to the mixture.

Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Grease a baking dish with butter or coconut oil.

Spread the coconut mixture evenly in the prepared dish.

Press down firmly to compact the mixture.

Let cool completely at room temperature until set, about 1-2 hours.

Cut into squares or rectangles for serving.

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