Traditional Native Macapuno Sweets Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups grated young coconut or sport coconut flesh (also known as macapuno)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Directions
- Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Simmer and cook until the liquid clears.
- Add the coconut flesh and simmer until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in butter and vanilla essence.
- Heat through until the butter dissolves completely.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to cool before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 858g | |
| Calories 1467 | |
| Calories from Fat 568 | 39% |
| Total Fat 67.24g | 84% |
| Saturated Fat 56.72g | 227% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium 600mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 225.92g | 60% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.0g | 50% |
| Sugars 210.8g | 141% |
| Protein 5.66g | 9% |
