Turrón de Coco

Name: Turrón de Coco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 lime peel strips; 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut; 2 egg yolks, beaten

A traditional Cuban coconut candy made with shredded coconut simmered in spiced sugar syrup and enriched with egg yolks for a soft, chewy treat.

40 minMediumServes 12190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
2 lime peel strips
3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
2 egg yolks, beaten

Instructions

1

Combine 1.5 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 cinnamon stick, and 2 lime peel strips in a saucepan over medium heat.
2

Cook for 8 minutes until a light syrup forms, then remove and discard the cinnamon stick and lime peel strips.
3

Stir in 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens.
4

Temper 2 beaten egg yolks with a spoonful of the hot coconut mixture, then stir them completely into the saucepan.
5

Cook for 3 additional minutes while stirring continuously, then pour into a parchment-lined dish to set.

Questions

How long does Turrón de Coco keep?

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

Can I halve or double Turrón de Coco?

Yes. As written it serves 12. 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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