Coco en Almibar (Coconut in Syrup)
Stewed coconut in syrup
Servings: 10
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweeted shredded coconut
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups of water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Place the coconut, sugar, salt and water in a dutch oven and mix them together.
- Cook over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, stirring constantly. If using fresh coconut, do not overcook it, as it tends to become hard.
- Add the vanilla extract and coconut extract to the coconut and continue mixing for another 15 minutes.
- Avoid letting the coconut dessert dry out too much. To know when it’s ready, you should be able to see the bottom of the pan when stirring.
- Pour it into a glass container and let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve it cold, accompanied by a slice of white cheese or garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg