Nigerian Coconut Candy
Chewy caramelised coconut clusters with a hint of vanilla, a traditional Nigerian sweet made in minutes.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.28 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Line a tray with baking paper.
- 2
Put the sugar and water in a wide non stick pan over a medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then boil gently for 5 minutes until syrupy.
5 min - 3
Stir in the coconut flakes, vanilla, nutmeg and salt. Keep stirring over a medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the syrup clings to the coconut and begins to turn sandy and sticky.
7 min - 4
Spoon small heaps onto the tray with two spoons and press into rough clusters.
- 5
Leave to cool and harden for 20 minutes. Store in a tin for up to a week.
20 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
