CANDY FROM BAHAMAS - COCONUT CRèMES

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This recipe has been posted here for play in CQ3 - Bahamas. Found at website: http://trubahamianfoodtours.com/tru-bahamian-must-eats/bahamian-fruit-desserts/ The plethora of coconut palm trees on the islands allows for creativity in cooking and baking. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create these...

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Candies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup water
2 cups grated coconut
3 cups granulated white sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla (optional)
pink or red food colouring

Steps:

  • 1. First, lightly grease a baking pan.
  • 2. Next bring your water to boil, then add your grated coconut and sugar in a thick bottomed saucepan over medium heat and cook.
  • 3. Keep it cooking until the water evaporates and your mixture is sticky.
  • 4. Next, remove from heat and mix with a wooden spoon until your concoction slightly hardens, or can hold together for a few minutes.
  • 5. Add mixture to your prepared pan, pressing lightly with the back of a wooden spoon.
  • 6. Repeat process to make a second batch, this time adding a couple of drops of red food coloring.
  • 7. Spread on top of the original batch.
  • 8. Once set, cut into bite-size squares (the traditional Bahamian way)

itsyogirlkala 13
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I had a hard time finding shredded coconut at the store. I ended up using flaked coconut instead. The coconut crèmes still turned out great, but they weren't as chewy as I would have liked.


Sophia bingnear
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These coconut crèmes are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


MD RAZIB
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I love the addition of the rum extract in these coconut crèmes. It gives them a subtle tropical flavor that is perfect for summer.


Amit Pagal
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These coconut crèmes are a great way to use up leftover coconut milk. They're also a delicious and easy treat to make.


Boychild Nakecha Ke
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I followed the recipe exactly and the coconut crèmes turned out perfectly! They're so creamy and flavorful. I can't wait to make them again.


CobraSniper117
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These coconut crèmes are so delicious! They're the perfect treat for any occasion. I highly recommend them!


Lufuno Munzhedzi
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I was a bit skeptical about making these coconut crèmes because I'm not a huge fan of coconut. But I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut flavor is subtle and not overpowering at all. The candy is also very creamy and rich.


FLASH kid
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These coconut crèmes are the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus. I'll definitely be making these again!


Ab jabar Ab jabar
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I've made these coconut crèmes several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can use pantry staples to make them.


bethel ngobi
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These coconut crèmes are a delightful treat! The combination of coconut and condensed milk creates a rich and creamy flavor that is sure to please everyone. I especially love the addition of the rum extract, which gives the candy a subtle tropical fl