Cucurucho de Coco

Name: Cucurucho de Coco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 3 cups grated coconut, shredded; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup water

A traditional Cuban confection from Baracoa made with sweet grated coconut, honey, and sugar simmered to a rich sticky finish.

50 minEasyServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups grated coconut, shredded
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1

Combine 3 cups shredded grated coconut, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, and 1/2 cup water in a heavy saucepan.
2

Place saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the granulated sugar dissolves.
3

Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates and grated coconut turns thick and golden brown.
4

Remove from heat and allow the grated coconut mixture to cool before serving in paper cones.

Questions

How long does Cucurucho de Coco keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Cucurucho de Coco?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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