Need to toast coconut for your next dessert or sweet treat? This post will tell you how to toast coconut, the best tips, tricks, and everything you need!
How to toast coconut
Toasting coconut is so easy! The main concern is to make sure you don’t OVER toast it. Keep a really close eye while you’re toasting coconut and you should get the perfect toasted flakes.
To toast coconut, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet liner. Spread your coconut flakes evenly over the baking sheet, pop in the oven, and toast for 10-15 minutes or just until golden brown!
Remove when the coconut is done toasting and allow to cool before using.
How to store toasted coconut
Toasted coconut can be stored in a jar, sealed container, or zip top bag for up to 3 months. Toasted coconut will last quite a while if stored properly, so toasting up a big batch and keeping it around is a great idea!
How to toast coconut in oven
Toasting coconut in the oven is so easy! Preheat the oven to 325, spread coconut on the baking sheet, toast for 10-15 minutes and you’re done.
How to toast coconut on stove
Toasting coconut in the oven is the easiest way to go, but toasting on the stove is a great option too!
Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Don’t grease or butter the pan at all, because this will cause your coconut to clump and toast unevenly. The key to toasting coconut on the stove is to watch it closely! Don’t walk away and don’t leave it for more than a few seconds.
After your pan is preheated, add your coconut and stir around. Continually stir the coconut flakes until toasted and golden brown. This can take anywhere from 10-15 minutes, depending on your stovetop.
How to toast coconut in microwave
Like I mentioned, toasting coconut in the oven is the most reliable method, but toasting in the microwave is super easy too! Spread your coconut into a than layer on a microwave safe plate and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment.
Keep microwaving in 30 second increments until coconut is toasted and golden brown.
Recipes using toasted coconut:
Vegan Key Lime Pie with Toasted Coconut Crust
Toasted Coconut and Banana Smoothie
Toasted Coconut and Espresso Cookies
PrintHow to Toast Coconut
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
Need to toast coconut for your next dessert or sweet treat? This post will tell you how to toast coconut, the best tips, tricks, and everything you need!
Ingredients
- Amount of coconut needed for recipe
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Spread coconut evenly on baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
Keywords: how to toast coconut, coconut, toasted coconut
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