COCONUT SWEETMEATS
This delicious coconut candy is from Iran.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 1/2 dozen pieces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a 12-by-17-inch baking sheet, and set aside. Place 1/2 cup desiccated coconut in an 8-inch-square baking pan; spread in an even layer.
- Combine the sugar, cream of tartar, and the water in a small saucepan, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, brushing down the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystallization. Clip on a candy thermometer, and cook, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 240 degrees.
- Pour the sugar mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a constant, steady stream, holding the pan close to the surface; do not allow any stray drips to fall onto the baking sheet. Allow the poured syrup mixture to sit undisturbed until just warm to the touch on the surface.
- Using a wide offset spatula, lift the sides of the jelled syrup, and fold over into the middle. Repeat this process, adding 1 1/2 cups coconut and the vanilla extract, until the mixture becomes slightly stiff and opaque white, about 3 minutes.
- Quickly press into the coconut-lined pan; flatten into an even layer. Cover with the remaining 1/2 cup coconut, and press to adhere. Let sit 5 hours or overnight.
- Invert the pan to unmold. Carefully cut the coconut sweetmeat into eight 1-inch strips using a serrated knife. Cut each strip diagonally to make diamonds. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Amanda Beautiful
[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats were a disappointment.
Lindelwa Mbambo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my sweetmeats turned out too dry.
Smallboy Timz
[email protected]The texture of these sweetmeats was a bit too chewy for me.
Carol Sphiwe
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste.
maryam unzila
[email protected]Not bad, but I've had better.
Naje muftah
[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats are so easy to make, and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Toyin Afolabi
[email protected]My family and I really enjoyed these sweetmeats. They're a great addition to any dessert table.
Wayne Wright
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Bora Alp Hanoğlu
[email protected]These coconut sweetmeats are a fantastic treat. They're not too sweet, and the coconut flavor is perfectly balanced.
Gandapur9 gandapur9
[email protected]I've been making coconut sweetmeats for years, but this recipe is by far the best one I've tried. The addition of cardamom and ginger really takes it to the next level.
Chrissy Hyden
[email protected]This coconut sweetmeat recipe is a real treasure! The flavors are divine, and the texture is incredibly soft and chewy. I followed the recipe to a T, and it turned out perfectly.