Aarti's Coconut Toffee

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut (also called finely grated)
• 1 pinch ground cardamom
• 1 drop pink food coloring (optional)

Recipe

• 1 line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper overlapping the sides (for easy lifting).
• 2 in a heavy bottomed 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, mix the sugar and the water over medium heat. cook until the mixture reaches the soft ball consistency, or a temperature of 235 degrees f on a candy thermometer. stir in the coconut, cardamom and add food coloring, if using. (the toffee should be a pale, gentle pink.).
• 3 add the coconut, and cook until it has absorbed the sugar and the mixture comes together in one ball; 1 to 2 minutes.
• 4 quickly spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, firmly pressing it into the corners. allow it to cool and harden (takes a number of hours!). cut or break into delicate squares or pieces and enjoy!