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Pineapple Cocada (cocada de piña)

A soft sweet made from shredded coconut and pineapple pieces, cooked with sugar until it forms a melting paste. It's eaten in small portions and often sold at markets.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Finely blend the pineapple or chop it very small to get a coarse pulp.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the water with the sugar until fully dissolved.
  3. Add the pineapple pulp and salt, then cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring.
  4. Stir in the shredded coconut and lower the heat. Keep stirring for 15 minutes until the paste pulls away from the sides.
  5. Spread the mixture on an oiled tray or work surface and let it cool slightly.
  6. Shape into small balls or patties by hand, then let cool completely.

Variations and tips

Softer version. Add 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk at the end of cooking for a creamier texture.

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