slight tangent - what is the toasted coconut for? Oatmeal?
I have a nearly full house for Valenitines Day and am putting out an oatmeal bar. Haven't put out coconut before. Just wondering..
I've started doing an oatmeal bar. Good oatmeal is key. I use OJ instead of water (with a "healthy" slug of half and half). Guests so far have loved it. Toppings usually include some of the following: brown sugar, maple syrup, raisins, craisins, toasted coconut, caramelized apples, toasted nuts ......
I toast my coconut stovetop. It takes no time at all, just don't leave it. Keep moving it around and the second you get colour, take it off the heat and move to a bowl. As Mad said, it goes from toasted to burnt in seconds. I also love to soak my raisins overnight - make them plump and juicy - but I like to keep the craisins "as is". Just makes for different textures.
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