Best 6 Jamaican Coconut Corn Bread Recipes

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Jamaican Coconut Corn Bread: A Taste of the Tropics in Every Bite

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible Jamaican Coconut Corn Bread, a delectable treat that seamlessly blends the flavors of the Caribbean with the comforting warmth of cornbread. This delightful bread is a symphony of textures, boasting a moist and fluffy crumb, a crispy golden crust, and a burst of sweet coconut in every bite. Embark on a culinary journey to Jamaica with this authentic recipe, capturing the essence of the island's vibrant spirit.

Indulge in a selection of tantalizing recipes that showcase the versatility of Jamaican Coconut Corn Bread. From the classic rendition, featuring a harmonious balance of cornmeal, coconut, and spices, to the savory rendition, infused with the irresistible flavors of cheese and herbs, each bite promises a unique culinary experience. Discover the gluten-free variation, catering to those with dietary restrictions, without compromising on taste or texture. Elevate your breakfast or brunch spread with the coconut cornbread pancakes, fluffy and golden, topped with a drizzle of maple syrup. And for a sweet treat, the coconut cornbread muffins, bursting with coconut and studded with sweet corn kernels, will satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

JAMAICAN COCONUT CORN BREAD



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This recipe came from an estate sale purchased the family collection in Forney, TX. Posted for ZWT5.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups buttermilk
1 (12 ounce) can coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the overn to 375º.
  • Put the corn meal in a mixing bowl with the brown sugar. Sift flour, ginger, salt and baking soda, then add to corn meal.
  • Mix eggs, melted butter and buttermilk together and combine with the dry ingredients then add 2/3 of the coconut. Pour into a greased and floured square pan.
  • Sprinkle the remaining coconut over the top and bake 25 minutes or until done.

CARIBBEAN SWEET CORNBREAD RECIPE



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Caribbean Cornbread is extremely moist with bits of corn, crushed pineapple and the perfect amount of sweetness.

Provided by Adapted from Bob and Melinda Blanchard, At Blanchard's Table

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
3/4 cup yellow corn meal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
14.5 ounces canned creamed corn, (one 14.5 can, or 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup canola oil - plus 2 tablespoons!

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, corn meal, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar. While the mixer is running, add the eggs one at a time beating well after each egg.
  • Continue running the mixer and slowly one at a time, add the creamed corn, pineapple, cheese and the 1/4 cup canola oil. Mix until well blended. Slowly add the bowl of dry ingredients, and mix until well blended.
  • Grease a 9x2-inch round metal pan (or 9x9 square baking dish) with the remaining 2 tablespoons of canola oil and set in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove pan from oven and immediately pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. The cornbread should be golden brown when done. (You can also separate the mixture into into two round greased pans if preferred.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 73 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice of bread, Sodium 540 grams sodium, Sugar 19 grams sugar, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

JAMAICAN COCONUT CORNBREAD



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Cornmeal adds texture and flavor to this bread, as well as being as high in antioxidants as spinach. Using coconut milk makes this bread tender and luscious without adding oil. Vegans can substitute a couple tablespoons of coconut milk for the egg.

Provided by kelly in TO

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1 cup coarse cornmeal
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees, oil a 9 by 9 square baking pan and set aside. Spread the coconut on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 3-5 minutes, then stir, bake for another 3-5 minutes if needed until coconut turns a golden brown. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Raise the temperature of the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the coconut, cornmeal, pastry flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Break u pany clumps of brown sugar with your fingers. In a small bowl, whisk the coconut milk and egg. Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture and transfer to the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top of the batter.Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cener of the loaf comes out clean. Cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 330.7, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 11, Protein 6.3

COCONUT BANANA CORNBREAD



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You know that great cornbread in Jamaican restaurants? This is pretty much it. With Jamaican rice and peas or coconut shrimp or fish salad, this is very exotic, and is another good way to use up overripe bananas. The recipe is from Caribbean Cooking by John DeMers (HP Books, 1997)

Provided by fluffernutter

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 cup mashed banana
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, bakling powder, allspice and salt in a medium bow and mix well; combine the wet ingredients in another bowl.
  • Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients in just a few swift, confident strokes so you don't overmix; stir in coconut.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased 8-inch square or 9-inch round pan and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cut into 2-inch squares.

JAMAICAN-STYLE BLACK BEAN AND COCONUT CORNBREAD BAKE



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Feel free to add more jerk seasoning to the black beans if you prefer your dishes spicier, or try the recipe with 1 Tbs. chili powder instead. For rich, smoky flavor, choose fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles.

Provided by Joan Hunt

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for greasing pan
2 15oz can(s) black beans,rinsed and drained
1 14oz can(s) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, juices included
1 1/2 c frozen yellow corn, thawed
1/2 tsp jerk seasoning, or more to taste
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c yellow cornmeal
1 Tbsp sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
2/3 c light coconut milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil 8-inch-square baking dish with olive oil.
  • 2. Stir together beans, tomatoes and juices, corn, jerk seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Adjust seasonings with more jerk seasoning, if desired. Spread in prepared baking dish.
  • 3. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in separate bowl. Add coconut milk and 2 Tbs. oil, and stir until just combined-do not overmix. Spread batter over bean mixture with spatula. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center of topping comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving

CARIBBEAN COCONUT BREAD



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This is one of my favorite recipes, handed down to me from my boss's recipe box. It is great as a breakfast muffin, snack, or with a meal. Everyone will love this. Feel free to make it your own. Add nuts, raisins, coconut milk, or make it just how it is.

Provided by Anita

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon butter, softened
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup shredded coconut
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
⅓ cup low-fat milk
¼ cup water
¼ cup canola oil
1 ¼ teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with butter.
  • Combine flour, sugar, coconut, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; stir once or twice with a wooden spoon. Add eggs, milk, water, oil, coconut extract, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well until batter is blended.
  • Pour batter into the greased loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 309.4 mg, Sugar 39 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor and texture. Canned coconut milk can be used, but it will not produce the same results.
  • If you don't have a corn muffin pan, you can bake the cornbread in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just adjust the baking time to 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve the cornbread warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.
  • Leftover cornbread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Jamaican Coconut Corn Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. The coconut milk and cornmeal give the bread a unique texture that is both light and fluffy. This bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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