candy from bahamas - coconut crèmes
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 delectable pink and white beauties. They are pleasing to both eye and palate alike.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - ½ cup water
- - 2 cups grated coconut
- - 3 cups granulated white sugar
- - 1 tbsp. vanilla (optional)
- - pink or red food colouring
How To Make candy from bahamas - coconut crèmes
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Step 1First, lightly grease a baking pan.
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Step 2Next bring your water to boil, then add your grated coconut and sugar in a thick bottomed saucepan over medium heat and cook.
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Step 3Keep it cooking until the water evaporates and your mixture is sticky.
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Step 4Next, remove from heat and mix with a wooden spoon until your concoction slightly hardens, or can hold together for a few minutes.
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Step 5Add mixture to your prepared pan, pressing lightly with the back of a wooden spoon.
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Step 6Repeat process to make a second batch, this time adding a couple of drops of red food coloring.
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Step 7Spread on top of the original batch.
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Step 8Once set, cut into bite-size squares (the traditional Bahamian way)
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