Coquitos Acaramelados (Coconut Caramel Candy)
Coquitos Acaramelados (Coconut Caramel Candy)
Ingredients
For the Coconut Mixture
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut flakes, unsweetened
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- few drops lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsweetened shredded coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Continuously stir the coconut mixture for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens significantly and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In a separate, clean heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and a few drops of lemon juice. Place this saucepan over high heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Stir the sugar mixture occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves. Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring. Allow the mixture to boil and caramelize without agitation. This is crucial for preventing crystallization.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Continue to cook the caramel until it reaches a rich amber color. This process typically takes approximately 8-10 minutes. Watch it carefully as it can burn quickly once it starts to color.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Once the caramel has reached the desired amber color, immediately and carefully pour the hot coconut mixture from Step 2 into the hot caramel. Stir quickly and vigorously to combine the coconut and caramel. Be very cautious as the mixture will be extremely hot and sticky.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Working quickly, use a spoon to scoop small portions of the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Then, use two spoons to shape the mixture into small, rounded coquitos (coconut caramel candies).
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Allow the coquitos to cool completely at room temperature on the parchment-lined baking sheet. This will take at least 30 minutes, or longer depending on ambient temperature.
⏱️ 30 min
- 9
Once cooled, the coquitos will be firm and chewy, ready to be enjoyed.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Coquitos Acaramelados (Coconut Caramel Candy)
For the Coconut Mixture
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut flakes, unsweetened
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Caramel
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- few drops lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the unsweetened shredded coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Continuously stir the coconut mixture for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens significantly and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a separate, clean heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and a few drops of lemon juice. Place this saucepan over high heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Stir the sugar mixture occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves. Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring. Allow the mixture to boil and caramelize without agitation. This is crucial for preventing crystallization.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Continue to cook the caramel until it reaches a rich amber color. This process typically takes approximately 8-10 minutes. Watch it carefully as it can burn quickly once it starts to color.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Once the caramel has reached the desired amber color, immediately and carefully pour the hot coconut mixture from Step 2 into the hot caramel. Stir quickly and vigorously to combine the coconut and caramel. Be very cautious as the mixture will be extremely hot and sticky.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Working quickly, use a spoon to scoop small portions of the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Then, use two spoons to shape the mixture into small, rounded coquitos (coconut caramel candies).
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Allow the coquitos to cool completely at room temperature on the parchment-lined baking sheet. This will take at least 30 minutes, or longer depending on ambient temperature.
⏱️ 30 min - 9
Once cooled, the coquitos will be firm and chewy, ready to be enjoyed.