How to Toast Coconut

How to toast coconut--a bowl of toasted coconutSometimes recipes call for toasted coconut, which adds a lovely color, crunch and flavor.  Have you ever read one and wondered how to toast coconut?  Don’t stress, it’s quick and easy to do.  How to toast coconut - a bowl of toasted coconutHere’s the procedure.  Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

How to toast coconut - a cookie sheet with coconut getting ready to be toasted

Spread the desired amount of coconut in a shallow layer on a baking sheet. If you’ll be needing a lot, do it in batches.
Bake at 325 degrees for 10-15 minutes, but …

How to toast coconut - a cookie sheet with coconut in the process of being toasted

… stir every 3 minutes. Once it starts to toast, it will go quickly, so watch carefully.

How to toast coconut - a cookie sheet with coconut in the process of being toasted

Once you’ve achieved a golden color, remove from oven.

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Allow to cool, and store in an air-tight container.