COCONUT CARAMELS
Making your own candy may seem daunting, but time and attention are all you need. This recipe calls for two sugars: granulated, which provides the base for your caramel, and an inverted sugar, corn syrup, which stabilizes and keeps the caramel from crystalizing. The line between soft-chewy and hard candy is a delicate one, so a candy thermometer is recommended for precision. Ginger and cardamom will add a nice zing, but lean into other warm spices, such as cinnamon, black pepper or chili powder, if that's what you have on hand. A final coat of toasted, finely shredded coconut lends an almost buttery crunch, and prevents the pieces from sticking. Wrap up individually if you have the time: These are made for sharing and can be frozen for up to a month.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories snack, candies, dessert
Time 1h
Yield About 72 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut flakes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until light golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Brush an 8-inch baking dish generously with coconut oil or coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle about 3 to 4 tablespoons of toasted coconut in an even layer on the bottom of the pan, and set aside.
- In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the coconut cream, sugar, corn syrup and sea salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil, stirring frequently especially toward the end, until a candy thermometer reaches 250 degrees and caramel is a light golden brown and thickened, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the ginger and cardamom.
- Pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Once the caramel stops bubbling and the surface forms a thin skin, about 3 minutes, sprinkle another 4 tablespoons toasted coconut across the surface. Allow to cool at room temperature and set completely, about 2 hours.
- Run a spatula around the sides of the baking dish, loosen and lift the caramel, and move onto a board or clean surface.
- Slice the caramel into 8 (1-inch-wide) strips, then across into 1/2-inch pieces, so you have about 72 caramels. Roll the sides of each piece in more toasted coconut. Wrap as individual sweets using 4- to 5-inch squares of parchment, wax paper, or cellophane, or use store-bought candy wrappers, twisting the ends to seal. Store at room temperature in a cool dry place. Caramels will keep stored at room temp for up to 7 days or frozen after wrapping for up to 1 month.
COCONUT CARAMELS
When I had an abundance of coconut milk, I came up with the idea of using it to flavor homemade caramels. They're always among the first of my Christmas candies to disappear.-Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 1 tablespoon butter. Layer with 1 cup coconut and 3/4 cup almonds; set aside., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, coconut milk, corn syrup, cubed butter and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), about 40 minutes., Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook and stir until thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage), about 5 minutes longer., Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup coconut, vanilla, ginger, salt and remaining almonds. Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Sprinkle with remaining coconut. Let stand until firm, about 5 hours or overnight., Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GO NUTS! COCONUT CARAMELS
I saw this candy recipe on a cooking TV show, but made some adjustments to suit our tastes. We make the caramels every Easter, and many more times throughout the year. -Deanna Polito-Laughinghouse, Raleigh, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 3/4 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8x4-in. loaf pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, 3/4 cup coconut, baking chips and peanuts. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 1 minute; stir. Cook, uncovered, 30-60 seconds longer or until caramels are melted; stir to combine. Press into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining coconut. Cool. , Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into 1-in. squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
COCO-NUT CARAMEL CHEWS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 12m
Yield 64 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a 8 by 8-inch square microwave safe dish with plastic wrap allowing the wrap to come over the sides. Spray the prepared dish with cooking spray.
- Spray a medium size, microwave safe bowl with cooking spray. To the prepared bowl, add the caramel candies, peanuts, white chocolate and 1/2 cup of the coconut. Give it a stir to combine. set the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds on HIGH. Place the bowl in the microwave and cook 1 minute. Stop the microwave, stir the mixture, return to microwave to cook 30 seconds longer. Remove the mixture and stir. Scrape it into the prepared square pan. Flatten the mixture with a rubber spatula evenly. Cover the top of the candy with remaining coconut, using the rubber spatula to press it in slightly. If the mixture is too firm on top for the coconut to stick, place the mixture back in the microwave for 10 seconds, then resume pressing the coconut into the candy.
- Allow the candies to cool completely. Remove the entire block, using the plastic wrap to help you pull it out. Using a sharp knife, cut candy into small, 1-inch squares.
COCONUT THUMBPRINT COOKIES WITH SALTED CARAMEL
A clever blend of coconut and salt caramels combines in these delicious cookies for just the right amount of sweet, simple, and unexpected.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield Makes 54
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, then beat in vanilla. With mixer on low, gradually add flour and 1/2 teaspoon table salt, and beat to combine. Press dough together in plastic wrap, then roll into 1 1/4-inch balls. Dip each ball in beaten egg, and roll in coconut. Place balls on parchment-lined baking sheets, and press an indentation into each with your thumb. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove sheets from oven, and re-press indentations. Bake cookies until golden, 9 to 10 minutes more. Let cool on wire racks. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Place caramels and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, 4 to 6 minutes. Spoon into indentations in cookies, and sprinkle with sea salt. Rewarm caramel if it hardens before all cookies are filled.
STICKY DATE PUDDING WITH COCONUT CARAMEL
Try this luxurious version of sticky toffee pudding, using coconut milk for the caramel sauce. This is a pudding to share - friends will thank you for it!
Provided by Tom Kerridge
Categories Dessert, Treat
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Butter or oil a 30 x 25cm baking tin, at least 5cm deep, and line with baking parchment.
- Put the dates in a heatproof bowl. In a small pan, bring the rum and 300ml water to the boil, then pour over the dates. Stir, then cover and leave to soak for 20 mins. Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5.
- Put the suet and sugar in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla and mixed spice, then sift in the flour and bicarb, folding these into the mixture until nearly combined. Add the dates with their liquor and mix to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 40 mins, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging.
- Meanwhile, to make the caramel, tip the coconut milk into a heavy-based non-stick saucepan and whisk until smooth. Bring to the boil over a high heat and boil rapidly, stirring occasionally, for about 40 mins until reduced and starting to thicken. Sprinkle in the sugar and whisk well. (Reheat before serving if necessary.)
- Once the pudding is cooked, remove from the oven and leave to stand for 5 mins. Cut into squares and serve warm, topped with the hot coconut caramel and sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 645 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 76 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 45 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
SALTED CARAMEL COCONUT MACAROONS
Fill those thumbprints with caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt. Gilding the lily? Maybe! But it might just be your new favorite. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container, with waxed paper or parchment paper separating layers, up to 3 days, or frozen up to 3 months.
Provided by thehungryscientist
Categories Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Arrange racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick foil.
- Stir coconut, flour, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until well blended. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop and drop 2-inch balls of dough onto the prepared sheets. Using your thumb, make an indentation in each dough ball.
- Bake in the preheated oven until coconut is toasted and bottoms are golden, 15 to 17 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. If cookies puff, re-press centers with the rounded side of a measuring teaspoon. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely.
- Spoon a scant teaspoon of caramel topping into each indentation. Sprinkle each with several flakes of sea salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 227 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
CARAMEL COCONUT STICKS
Make and share this Caramel Coconut Sticks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Courtly
Categories Candy
Time 1m
Yield 24 pretzels
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350. Spread coconut in even layer on large ungreased jelly-roll pan. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very lightly toasted. Cool completely in pan.
- Add chopped macadamia nut to tasted coconut; stir. Set aside.
- Place caramels, butter and water in small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring ocassionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; stir in rum flavoring.
- Working quickly, dip 1 pretzel rod into caramel mixture, using rubber spaula or spoon to coat three-fourths of pretzel. Shake off excess; immediately place into coconut mixture. Use hands to press coconut mixture firmly onto caramel. Place covered pretzel onto waxed paper. Cool completely.
- Store between sheets of waxed paper in container with tight-fitting lid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 144, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.5, Protein 1.6
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