Chancacas (Colombian-Style Coconut Candy)
Chancacas are a traditional dessert from Buenaventura Colombia, a seaport city on the Pacific Ocean. This candy is made with coconut and panela (sugar cane) and is a delight in every way. Using fresh coconut makes this dessert sensational but you can also use dried shredded coconut. This coconut candy is very sweet and has
Ingredients
- 5 cups of shredded coconut
- 2 cups of water
- 16 oz of panela
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot over medium heat, place the panela, water and lime zest. Cook for about 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the coconut and cinnamon stick. Stir well and cook for about 30 minutes more or until the mixture is thick. Discard the cinnamon sticks.
- 3
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the prepared sheet. Press the mixture evenly into the sheet. Cool for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares. Serve at room temperature.
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