Djente di Kacho (Dog's Teeth Coconut Candy)

Djente di Kacho (Dog's Teeth Coconut Candy)

Fresh coconut chunks tossed in a simple sugar glaze accented with lime and cinnamon is a whimsical candy from the Netherlands Antilles.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
90 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Chop the coconut meat into pieces about 1/2 inch square.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Place spoonfuls of sugared coconut mixture into small paper cups. Cool in cups until hardened.
Djente di Kacho (Dog's Teeth Coconut Candy)
Djente di Kacho (Dog's Teeth Coconut Candy)

Ingredients

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

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