Name: Coconut Preserve
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients: 1 liter Water; 4 Unit Coconuts; 2 Kilogram Sugar; Unit Lemon zest

Coconut Preserve is a delicious Latin American dessert, mainly made with grated coconut. It is prepared by grating coconuts, cooking them with sugar and lemon zest, stirring continuously until the water evaporates. Once cooled, it is cut into pieces and ready to enjoy.

Coconut Preserve is a traditional sweet made from fresh grated coconuts cooked with sugar and a touch of lemon zest.

When it reaches the right consistency, it is spread on paper and cut into portions before serving.

Perfect for satisfying a sweet craving with a tropical and exquisite flavor.

Coconut Preserve

Confectionery

1 hour

10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 liter of Water

4 Coconuts

2 kilograms of Sugar

Lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1 : Start by peeling the coconuts and grating them.

Step 2 : Then, place them in a pot with sugar and a touch of lemon zest.

Step 3 : Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, preferably wooden.

Step 4 : As the water reduces, remove the mixture from heat and spread it on paper using a spatula or spoon.

Step 5 : Once cooled, cut it into pieces and enjoy.

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Traditional Coconut Preserve Recipe

This is an alternative version of the delicious coconut preserve recipe.

Confectionery

1 hour

Ingredients

4 Hard shell coconuts

1 kilogram of Parchment paper in pieces

2 cups of Water

Lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare the Venezuelan coconut preserve, start by extracting the water from the coconuts and evenly warming them on the stove so that the pulp loosens easily from the shell.

Step 2 : Once opened, remove the coconut pulp from the hard shell and discard any dark parts. Then, grate the coconut pulp.

Step 3 : Place the grated coconut pulp in a pot and add parchment paper (panela), lemon zest, and water.

Step 4 : Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.

Step 5 : When the mixture begins to dry out, remove it from the heat. Take small portions and spread them on parchment paper, shaping them into round, flattened forms.

Step 6 : Repeat this step until you have used all the mixture.

Step 7 : Let cool, serve, and enjoy the Venezuelan coconut preserve.

Simple Coconut Jam Recipe

Learn how to easily and practically prepare coconut jam with this recipe.

Confectionery

1 hour

Ingredients

4 Coconuts

1 kilogram of Parchment paper in pieces

2 cups of Water

Lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare the Venezuelan coconut jam, start by extracting the water from the coconuts and warming them evenly on the stove so that the pulp separates easily from the shell. Then, cut the coconuts and remove the pulp, proceeding to grate it.

Step 2 : Next, place the grated coconut pulp in a pot and add parchment paper (panela), lemon zest, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.

Step 3 : When the mixture begins to dry out, remove it from the heat. Take small portions and spread them on parchment paper, giving them a round and flattened shape. Repeat this step until you have used all the mixture.

Step 4 : Let cool, then serve and enjoy the Venezuelan coconut jam.