How to Toast Coconut

March 22, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Sometimes 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. Here’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.

How to toast coconut - an image of toasted coconut — Allow to cool, and store in an air-tight container.