DJENTE DI KACHO (DOG'S TEETH COCONUT CANDY)

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

Provided by Linda

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 whole coconut, shelled and drained
1 cup water
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 4.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Shane Brown
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These coconut candies are now my new favorite sweet treat.


Ushalani Usha
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These coconut candies are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. They're light and refreshing.


Kayise Makama
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment. I was able to make these candies with just a few simple kitchen tools.


Rooba khan
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These coconut candies are a great way to use up leftover coconut milk.


Keshav Chaudhary
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I've tried many coconut candy recipes, but this one is by far the best. The candies are so smooth and creamy.


Mohammed mokther
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I made these coconut candies for my family and they were a huge hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and coconutty.


Md Raz
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These coconut candies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Lisa Jackson
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut candy, but this recipe changed my mind. These candies are so delicious and I can't stop eating them.


mgcool55
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together so easily.


Jihene Beauty
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These coconut candies are the perfect sweet treat. They're not too sweet and have a great coconut flavor.


Glenn Stamps
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I've never made coconut candy before, but this recipe made it so easy. The candies turned out great and I'm so glad I tried them.


Stefan Dascalu
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These coconut candies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


Elizabeth Njere
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Oh my gosh, this recipe is amazing! The coconut candy came out so perfectly and had the perfect balance of sweetness and coconut flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.