Coconut Ice

Every New Zealand child learning their way around the kitchen makes this at one time or another. Classic supersweet confectionery.

• Ready In: 9 mins
• Yields: 1 container

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  desiccated coconut
•  red food coloring, to turn it pale pink

Directions

1. Boil together for exactly 5 minutes.
2. Then remove from heat and beat until starting to set.
3. Pour into lined heat proof dish and score as it is setting.
4. Allow to set.