How To Toast Coconut
A comprehensive guide on how to toast coconut flakes using three methods-on the stovetop, in the microwave, or in the oven. Easy process!
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 32 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- 1
In a wide skillet, add coconut flakes in a thin layer.
- 2
Cook on low or medium-low heat, stirring regularly for about 1 to 3 minutes or until coconut begins to brown.
- 3
Turn off heat and continue to cook, stirring regularly, in the residual heat until mostly golden brown.
- 4
Remove immediately from pan and allow to cool completely.
- 5
Preheat oven to 325 F.
- 6
On a baking sheet, spread coconut in a single layer. Bake in the oven for about 5 to 10 minutes or just until coconut begins to brown.
- 7
Turn and stir the coconut every 2 to 3 minutes to ensure even browning.
- 8
Remove immediately from baking sheet and allow to cool completely.
- 9
In a microwave-safe pan/dish, spread coconut in a single layer.
- 10
Microwave on HIGH at 30 to 40-second intervals until coconut begins to brown, stirring and turning after each interval to ensure even browning.
- 11
Remove immediately from the pan and allow to cool completely.