Traditional Coconut Candy | Pink and Gula Melaka (Palm Sugar) Versions

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How many of you remember when was the last time you ate these yummy coconut candy treats. Back in the 60s, these coconut candies were very popular. My mum used to make these candies when I was young but it seems harder to buy them as the years go by. Nowadays you can hardly find them in the shops. Today I want to bring back the old days by sharing this easy-to-make coconut candy recipe for all to enjoy.

Discover how to make the perfect coconut candy with two delicious variations! This recipe features a vibrant pink version and a natural, artificial-color-free version. Both are infused with the deep, smoky sweetness of Gula Melaka to enhance the flavor, making every bite even more shiok! Whether you love a pop of color or prefer the traditional look, these rich and chewy treats are sure to be a hit.

To make this delicious treat, click on the video tutorial and print out the recipe below.

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/cJiYRCz24rg

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Coconut Candy with Gula Melaka (Palm Sugar)

Course Snack
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Candy
Author Shiokman Eddie

Ingredients

CANDY with food colouring

  • 1 drop of red colouring
  • 120 g condensed milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 45 g grated gula melaka palm sugar
  • 4 crushed pandan leaves
  • 500 g grated coconut
  • 90 g sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • oil for brushing 6″ x 9″ Glass Container

CANDY with natural colouring (GULA MELAKA)

  • 90 g grated gula melaka palm sugar
  • 45 g sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 500 g grated coconut
  • 4 crushed pandan leaves
  • 120 g condensed milk
  • oil for brushing 6″ x 9″ Glass Container

Instructions

CANDY with food colouring

  • Add a drop of red colouring to a bowl of condensed milk and mix well
  • Add vanilla extract and mix well
  • Grate gula melaka (palm sugar)
  • Add crushed pandan leaves to grated coconut in a frying pan
  • Stir fry gently over low heat (about 5 mins)
  • Add grated gula melaka, salt and sugar to grated coconut and mix well
  • Pour the red coloured condensed milk a little at a time and mix well
  • Fry until colour is evenly distributed (about 20 mins)
  • Remove all the pandan leaves
  • Grease a 6″ x 9″ glass tray
  • Transfer the cooked grated coconut into the glass tray and spread evenly
  • Compress the grated coconut
  • Chill in the fridge overnight
  • Remove from fridge and cut into cubes

CANDY with natural colouring (GULA MELAKA)

  • Grate gula melaka (palm sugar)
  • Add gula melaka, salt and sugar to grated coconut and crushed pandan leaves
  • Pour condensed milk and mix well
  • Fry until all ingredients are evenly distributed (about 20 mins)
  • Transfer cooked grated coconut to an oiled glass tray and spread evenly
  • Compress and chill in the fridge overnight
  • Remove from fridge and cut into cubes
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