🇻🇨Coconut Fudge: St Vincent/Caribbean

fresh grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Dried coconut is more accessible and less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances the coconut flavor.

Combine grated coconut, sugar, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Add butter and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.

Continue cooking until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 5-10 minutes more.

Remove from heat and stir in salt and chopped nuts if using.

Pour the mixture into a greased dish and spread evenly.

Allow to cool at room temperature until set, about 1-2 hours.

Cut into squares and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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