Coconut Candy (Dundun)
Sweet and chewy coconut candy, a delightful Nigerian treat. This recipe is naturally dairy-free and nut-free.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Grated coconut
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a saucepan, combine grated coconut, sugar, and water.
- 2Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the sugar dissolves.
- 3Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to caramelize and turn a light golden brown.
- 4Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- 5Pour the mixture onto a lightly oiled baking sheet or tray.
- 6Allow to cool completely and then cut into squares or desired shapes.
- 7Store in an airtight container.
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