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Toasted Coconut

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Learn to Toast Coconut in a skillet on the stove and in the Oven, Microwave and Broiler! You can toast shredded coconut and flakes and chips in minutes. It is so easy! Toasted coconut adds a rich nutty flavor and crispy texture to your recipes. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Toasted Coconut with 4 easy methods. Watch this cooking video and toast some coconut today!

Yield: Varies

Toasted Coconut

Ingredients

  • Coconut, shredded or flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)

Instructions

  1. OVEN METHOD: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread the coconut in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Place pan on the center rack in a 325 degree oven. Bake 5 -10 minutes or until the coconut is light golden brown. Stir a couple times during baking for even browning.
  2. SKILLET METHOD: Heat skillet to medium heat. Add coconut and heat for 3 -5 minutes or until nicely browned. Stir frequently.
  3. BROILER METHOD: Preheat the broiler. Spread the coconut in thin layer on a baking sheet. Broil 4 - 5 inches from the heat until golden brown (about 1 - 4 minutes). Watch the coconut carefully as it can burn very quickly.
  4. MICROWAVE METHOD: Spread the coconut in a thin layer on a microwave safe plate. Microwave in 30 - 60 second increments. Stir after each time. Continue cooking until the coconut is to your desired level of browning.

Notes

Toasted coconut adds a rich nutty flavor and crispy texture to your recipes.

Sweetened coconut takes less time to toast because sugar speeds up the toasting process.

Cool coconut slightly before using.

© Karen Breyer

 

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