Recipe of Venezuelan Conserva de Coco - quearepas.com
Venezuelan coconut preserves are prepared by grating a fresh coconut and mixing it with water, sugar or papelón, cinnamon and cloves. The mixture is cooked over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and most of the water has evaporated. Finally, add vanilla essence and let it cool before serving or storing.
Ingredients
- 1 unit coconut (once grated, weighed 300gr approx)
- 200 gr Papelón, panela or grated piloncillo. If you want them white or colored, use sugar instead of paper and you can use colorants.
- 250 ml Coconut water (from the same coconut)
- 1 unit Pinch of salt
- 1 unit Lemon peel
- 1 unit Cinnamon
- 1 Pinch Baking soda for shine (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and grate the fresh coconut using a fine grater.
- In a medium saucepan, mix the water and papelón and bring to medium heat until the papelón is completely dissolved.
- Add the cinnamon and lemon peel to the water and paprika mixture and cook for a few minutes to release the flavors.
- Add the grated coconut to the sugar-water mixture and mix well.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and most of the water has evaporated. This process may take about 10 minutes.The resulting mixture should have a jam-like texture. If a more liquid texture is preferred, a little more water can be added during cooking.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Nutritional Information
The calories in coconut preserves may vary depending on the recipe and the amount of ingredients used. In general, a 100-gram serving of Venezuelan coconut preserves contains about 250-300 calories. However, it is important to remember that coconut preserves are a source of carbohydrates and sugars, so they should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
In addition to calories, coconut preserves also contain other important nutrients, such as:
- Fats: Coconut is one of the richest fruits in healthy fats, especially lauric acid, a type of medium-chain fatty acid that has been linked to multiple health benefits.
- Carbohydrates: coconut preserves contain a significant amount of carbohydrates, mainly in the form of natural sugars.
- Fiber: Coconut is a good source of dietary fiber, which is important for digestive health and helps maintain a good feeling of satiety.
- Vitamins and minerals: coconut preserves contain small amounts of important vitamins and minerals, such as iron, calcium, magnesium and vitamin C.