Coconut Ice

* Exported from MasterCook *

COCONUT ICE

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Serving Size : 700 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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450 g Granulated sugar
150 ml Water
1 t Vanilla essence
100 g Desiccated coconut
Red vegetable colouring

First line an 18 cm (7 inch) square tin with nonstick
paper.

Put the granulated sugar and water into a
medium-sized, heavy-based saucepan and heat gently,
without boiling, until the sugar has dissolved.

Bring to the boil and let it simmer steadily until the
temperature reaches 120 C (240 F) on a sugar
thermometer, or a little of the syrup dropped into a
cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Remove from the
heat immediately and add the vanilla essence and
dessicated coconut.

Stir the mixture for 5-10 minutes, or until it begins
to thicken and set, then pour half of it into the
prepared tin and smooth it level. Colour the remaining
half pale pink with a drop or two of the colouring,
then pour this on top of the white coconut ice,
spreading it to the edges and making sure it's level.
Press it all down quite firmly with the back of a
spoon, and leave it to harden.

Turn the coconut ice out and cut it into squares using
a sharp knife.

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