Coconut Ice (candy)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon liquid glucose
• 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup coconut
• red food coloring

Recipe

• 1 place sugar, glucose and liquid into a saucepan.
• 2 bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
• 3 when the mixture reaches 236f on the candy thermometer, remove from heat and pour equal quantities into two basins to cool. when cold, colour one half with a few drops of red food colouring.
• 4 divide coconut and add to both; beat till thick.
• 5 put into a greased tin, pressing firmly.
• 6 allow to become quite cold before cutting.