3-INGREDIENT COCONUT CANDY
Based on a recipe from Heidi Haughy Cusick's book, Soul and Spice, African Cooking in the Americas. This book is chock-filled with Caribbean, Bahia Brazilian, and Louisiana Creole recipes. She says, "Known as tablette in the Caribbean and cocada in Bahia, this confection combines the Spanish and Portuguese penchant for sweets with the African resourcefulness for using available ingredients: sugar from the cane fields and the abundant adopted coconut. Easy to make, these candies have been satisfying sweet tooths in the Caribbean for two centuries." Historical note: Sugarcane came to the Caribbean with Columbus on his second voyage in 1494, when he established the first European settlement in the West Indies on Hispaniola; unrefined brown sugar was most commonly used in households; it came in foots, hard cylinders that were grated for use. I haven't tried this yet.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 6 candies
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or waxed paper. Lightly grease it.
- In a heavy saucepan over high heat, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Cook until a syrup forms, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until it register s 234°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, or until a small bit dropped into a glass of ice water holds together and is quite soft when pressed between your fingertips. Remove from heat.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet and flatten into 3-inch rounds.
- When cool and firm, wrap individually in plastic wrap.
- Store in an airtight container up to a week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Sodium 6.6, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 68.2, Protein 0.9
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Benedict Benedict
[email protected]This candy is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it!
Id in pro Hehh
[email protected]I've made this candy several times now, and I've never had a problem with it. It's always turned out perfect.
Kathiresan Rakkappan
[email protected]This candy is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It's so addictive!
Sanwal Yaar
[email protected]I love how this candy melts in your mouth. It's so creamy and delicious.
Aslam Baloch
[email protected]This candy is so pretty. It's almost too pretty to eat!
Unarine Simango
[email protected]I've never made candy before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it!
anwar jamali
[email protected]This candy is a great way to use up leftover coconut. It's also a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
lil Pop
[email protected]I love how this candy is made with only three ingredients. It's so simple, but it's so delicious.
Chance Douglas
[email protected]This candy is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Charley Fisher
[email protected]I made this candy for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
megan wright
[email protected]This candy is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the combination of coconut and chocolate.
fairiq
[email protected]I've made this candy several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and delicious, and it's perfect for any occasion.
Sandip Partel
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow, and the candy turned out great! I love how few ingredients it takes to make such a delicious treat.