Lemon Coconut Candy Recipe

Here is a unique kind of candy... Lemon Coconut Candy! Served as a snack, this is a great midday sweet to toss into your mouth. A delicious combination of lime gelatin and coconut, along with vanilla, this is a great recipe. I am certain you too enjoy this!
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Summary

Preparation Time35 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Light corn syrup3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Hot water3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Egg whites2
 Lime gelatin3 Ounce
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Green tinted coconut3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3785 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10 g15.5%

Saturated Fat 0 g0%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1794.9 mg74.8%

Total Carbohydrates 899 g299.7%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 747.7 g

Protein 58 g115.1%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 8.1% Iron 0.87%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Grease the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan.

MAKING
2) In the saucepan, add sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
3) Cook, while stirring, and bring to a boil.
4) Cook to a hard-ball stage, without stirring.
5) In a bowl, add the egg whites and beat till soft peaks.
6) Slowly add in the gelatin, beating to stiff peaks.
7) Beat in the vanilla.
8) Slowly pour the hot syrup over the egg whites, beating till the candy holds soft peaks.
9) Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a waxed paper.

SERVING
10) Sprinkle with coconut and serve.
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