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Djente di Kacho (Dog's Teeth Coconut Candy)

By: Linda

"A popular treat from the Dutch Antilles, make this candy by combining chopped coconut in sugar syrup."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 20 pieces

Ingredients

1 whole coconut, shelled and drained
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions

Chop the coconut meat into pieces about 1/2 inch square.
Place water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in cinnamon and sugar until dissolved. Boil mixture until liquid reduces to a syrup consistency, then stir in coconut pieces. Add the lime juice, and turn off heat.
Place spoonfuls of sugared coconut mixture into small paper cups. Cool in cups until hardened.