How to Toast Shredded Coconut

Toasted coconut adds a special flavor to many recipes, whether stirred into fruit salads, added to morning granola or simply sprinkled on top of a frosted cake. Shredded coconut flakes are naturally sweet. Toasting them in the oven will caramelize their natural sugars.

Things You'll Need

• Shredded coconut flakes
• Shallow baking pan
• Spatula
• Oven

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place an ungreased, shallow baking pan or cookie sheet on counter.

3. Sprinkle shredded coconut in a single layer onto the pan, breaking up any clumps with your fingers.

4. Place coconut into the oven, and set the timer for 5 minutes.

5. Watch carefully until the coconut turns light brown, stirring once or twice with a spatula so that coconut does not burn.

6. Remove the pan from the oven after the coconut turns light brown, and allow it to cool before adding to your recipe or bagging it for future use.

Tips & Warnings

• Watch the coconut in the oven constantly since it will toast quickly. You need to remove it immediately when the coconut turns light brown.

References

• Martha Stewart: Toasted Coconut