3 c Light corn syrup
1/4 ts Salt
1 c Water
2 c Sugar
5 2/3 c Coconut flakes
3/4 c Candied fruit; chopped
(cherries and pineapple)
3/4 c Raisins
3/4 c Pecans; chopped
Milk chocolate
Recipe by: Jo Merrill Try this chewy, homemade coconut candy for a special
treat.
In a saucepan combine corn syrup, salt, water and sugar. Cover tightly
and bring to a boil. Remove lid and place a candy thermometer inside; cook
to 236 degrees.
Place coconut, candied fruit, raisins and pecans in a large bowl and mix
well. Pour cooked syrup over fruit and nuts; mix thoroughly. Pour out on
buttered marble slab and pack into a 3/8-inch thick square shape. Cool,
slice into bar shapes; let dry. Dip in sweet chocolate. Makes about 60
bars. Jo Merrill
