A popular treat from the Dutch Antilles, make this candy by combining chopped coconut in sugar syrup.
I have been trying to find a recipe my grandmother had which was for coconut candies. This was the closest I could find. It was not the same as what she used to make but it was still very good. We ended up eating all of them in one sitting! BTW, I did not need a cup of water. About a half-cup worked.
Read MoreI have been trying to find a recipe my grandmother had which was for coconut candies. This was the closest I could find. It was not the same as what she used to make but it was still very good. We ended up eating all of them in one sitting! BTW, I did not need a cup of water. About a half-cup worked.
Sweet but not too sweet! I love the cinnamon-lime combination. The crunch of the coconut mingles nicely with the sticky syrup! I'll be making this again!
I increased the amount of cinnamon but otherwise this recipe is delicious. I had gotten a coconut just to drink the milk but I didn't want to waste the meat and this recipe was perfect, next time I buy a coconut it will be for this recipe!!!! Love it.
I saw Djente on the rear window of a pickup truck. Then googled what it was. I decided to try it. I used a young coconut as it was $3.99 compared to the mature coconut I was going to buy which was $6.99. There was not too much coconut flesh but it tasted great. I really loved the flavors of cinnamon, coconut, sugar and lime. Lovely combination! My husband suggested to put it in our blender. Might work, I didn't try. Great way to visit the Caribbean without leaving home.