There is something you may or may not know about me. I am a 100% coconut FREAK!! When I say freak – I mean, everything I can pick that has a variety of scents- I will ALWAYS choose coconut (or something with hints of coconut tones) Without question – my all time favorite scent, flavor- everything. If I can find a way to add it – I will. I don’t know what it is. Maybe the scent reminds me of home. Maybe it just reminds me of goodies. I really can’t tell you- but I am completely OBSESSED. So much so that I spent $70 at Bath & Body Works the other weekend on their new Oahu scented line. Bought it ALL & smother myself in it several times a day. I can’t get enough. Soooooo just be warned that now that it’s Spring – I will be sharing many recipes with coconut. (insert huge happy- teethy grin here) Now- with most coconut recipes- the toasted version is always better. So I thought I would start by sharing How to Toast Coconut so we have a good reference point going forward.
Look at it – it smells AH-MAZ-ING!!!!!!! I can’t even tell you just how much.
The kids just kept commenting on how good the house smelled while I was making it.
How to Toast Coconut
Ingredients
- 1- 16 oz bag sweetened Coconut
- 1 tbsp coconut oil optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet - add coconut. You don't have to use the coconut oil- it just adds a little more crisp. However the coconut will release some oils when it heats so it's your choice.
- Spread coconut across the bottom of the pan & heat over medium - stirring every 30 seconds or so to maintain even browning. Be careful & don't get distracted - it will burn quickly if you forget to stir
- Keep stirring & browning until it reaches the desired caramel color that you desire. Most pieces should be light brown in color.
- Some people like it lighter - I prefer it toastier.
- Remove from heat & allow to cool completely.
- Can store up to several months in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
It was all I could do to save some for recipes- I wanted to eat it all.
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Yum! I love toasted coconut!!
I never thought I like coconut until I toasted some myself one year. I definitely love the smell of it! And it tastes better than I thought it would. Thanks for the tips! They are timely as I plan to make my husband a coconut cream pie for his birthday. (A belated pie since he was sick for his birthday last week). 🙂
I like the kitchen tool set and crock
I toasted coconut last year for the first time and loved it! I love Bath and Body Works…so many fun things there to buy!! Pinned!
I love coconut… Thank you so much for the tips. Pinning!