Cocada (Coconut Confection)
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 5 min, plus cooling time.
- 1/2 lb. brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 lb. freshly grated coconut
- 1/4 juice from lime, freshly squeezed
In a saucepan combine the brown sugar and water. Simmer gently until mixture forms a thick syrup. Stir in coconut and lime juice. Pour into a lightly buttered platter and spread evenly. Allow to cool before serving.
Per serving: calories 416, fat 19.0g, 39% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 2.1g, carbohydrates 64.4g, fiber 5.3g, sugar 58.8g, sodium 34mg, diet points 9.3.
Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.6, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 3.7, Sugar: 2.8, Very lean meat protein: 0.0
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