COCONUT SWEETMEATS
This delicious coconut candy is from Iran.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 1/2 dozen pieces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a 12-by-17-inch baking sheet, and set aside. Place 1/2 cup desiccated coconut in an 8-inch-square baking pan; spread in an even layer.
- Combine the sugar, cream of tartar, and the water in a small saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, brushing down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystallization. Clip on a candy thermometer, and cook, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 240 degrees.
- Pour the sugar mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a constant, steady stream, holding the pan close to the surface; do not allow any stray drips to fall onto the baking sheet. Allow the poured syrup mixture to sit undisturbed until just warm to the touch on the surface.
- Using a wide offset spatula, lift the sides of the jelled syrup, and fold over into the middle. Repeat this process, adding 1 1/2 cups coconut and the vanilla extract, until the mixture becomes slightly stiff and opaque white, about 3 minutes.
- Quickly press into the coconut-lined pan; flatten into an even layer. Cover with the remaining 1/2 cup coconut, and press to adhere. Let sit 5 hours or overnight.
- Invert the pan to unmold. Carefully cut the coconut sweetmeat into eight 1-inch strips using a serrated knife. Cut each strip diagonally to make diamonds. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Blessing Ijoni
[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats are a delicious and affordable treat. I love that I can make them with ingredients that I already have on hand.
Sardar Shakeel
[email protected]I love how easy these coconut sweetmeats are to make. They're the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.
Babu Kamrul
[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats are a great addition to any dessert table. They're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Tony Montana
[email protected]I highly recommend this coconut sweetmeat recipe. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of coconut in a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
Ioannis Mountoufaris
[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats are a delicious and easy dessert that everyone will love.
Erin Ashmore
[email protected]I've made these coconut sweetmeats several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Olawumi Janeth
[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.
Hayle Powers
[email protected]I love the texture of these sweetmeats. They're chewy and gooey, but not too sticky.
Darin watkins
[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats are a great gift idea. I've given them to friends and family and they've all loved them.
Angelina Shykyrtova
[email protected]I made these sweetmeats for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Nada Ebrahym
[email protected]I added some chopped nuts to my sweetmeats for a little extra crunch. They were delicious!
Regina Bryant
[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats are a great way to use up leftover coconut milk.
Michael Brian Chege Munanu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved these sweetmeats. They're the perfect balance of sweetness and coconut flavor.
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[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats are a delicious and easy treat to make. I love that they can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
mandla ZIKALALA
[email protected]This is the best coconut sweetmeat recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.
Ahmad Gondal
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great make-ahead dessert for potlucks and parties.
wanda davis
[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.