Coconut Candy (Ungazi)
Sweet and chewy coconut candy, a simple and delicious Nigerian treat, safe for dairy and egg allergies.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Shredded Coconut
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large pan, combine the 3 cups shredded coconut, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup water.
- 2Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 to 7 minutes, until it thickens and the 1 cup granulated sugar dissolves completely.
- 3Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, for another 10 to 15 minutes. Watch for it to turn a golden brown color and form a sticky mass.
- 4Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the 1 tsp vanilla extract until it is fully combined.
- 5Carefully spread the hot coconut mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can grease the parchment paper with a neutral oil if you have one, but it is not required. Ensure the mixture is spread evenly.
- 6Let the mixture cool completely on the parchment paper for at least 30 minutes. This allows it to firm up so you can cut it.
- 7Once completely cool, cut the candy into squares or your desired shapes using a sharp knife.
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