Grenadian Coconut Tart | @SpiceIslandCooking473

fresh coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: canned coconut

Canned coconut is easier to find and less labor-intensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is dairy-free, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

Start by preparing the dough with flour, cold water, salt, margarine, and shortening.

Mix the salt into the cold water and set aside.

In a large bowl, add flour and margarine, then cut in the fats until crumbly.

Add cold water to the mixture and mix until it forms a dough.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

For the filling, combine shredded coconut, spices, and vanilla essence in a bowl.

In a skillet over medium heat, add the coconut mixture and sugar, mixing until well coated.

Add water to the coconut mixture and simmer for about 10 minutes until the water has dried.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a medium thickness.

Cut the dough into circles using a cup.

Place filling in the center of each circle, fold over, and seal with fingertips and a fork.

Cooking Techniques

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