Jaw Breaker Candy is a typical Brazilian dessert, originally from the northeast region of the country. It is made with sugar, water and desiccated coconut and has a firm and crumbly texture.
Jaw Breaker Candy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
30
minutesIt is a great option to serve as a dessert at parties and events or to give as a gift to friends and family.
Ingredients
1 kg of sugar
500 ml of water
1 kg grated fresh coconut
Oil for greasing
Directions
- In a large pan, place the sugar and water and lead to medium fire, stirring well until all the sugar dissolves.
- Add grated coconut to the pan and mix well.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to pull away from the bottom of the pan and form a thick caramel.
- Pour the mixture into an oiled baking dish, pressing down well with a spoon to level it.
- Allow to cool and then cut into squares or diamonds.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
