macapuno balls

Macapuno balls is a sweet but delicious soft candy or dessert many Filipinos love to snack on.  It is made from condensed milk mixed with macapuno preserves (coconut sport), water and cornstarch rolled in dessicated coconut. 

Way back in the Philippines, I remember buying this at a vendor as we ride on a bus and munch on it on a 3 hour travel to my hometown.  Of course that is a commercial one and doesn't have that much flavor like this one. 
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​This recipe is very easy and simple to make. Just combine condensed milk and macapuno preserves, cook until slightly thickens, add the cornstarch mixture and stir continuously until the mixture becomes really thick. Transfer to a plate brushed with butter, let it cool, shape them into balls and coat with dessicated coconut. You can also wrap them invidually with a cellophane if you like. 

Macapuno balls

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup condensed milk
• 1/2 cup sweetened macapuno preserves (coconut sport)
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• dessicated coconut

Cellophane wraps - for wrapping

Watch my video below how to make macapuno balls

​Procedure:

• Add condensed milk in a pan. Cook over low heat.  The milk will thin out but will eventually become thick (about 5 minutes). Stir continuously to avoid burning. 
• Add the macapuno preserves. Cook over low heat until consistency is slightly thick.
• Dissolve cornstarch in water. Add the cornstarch mixture.
• Stir well and continue cooking until mixture is thick and hard to stir.
• Shape into balls (about 1/2 tbsp)
• Coat with dessicated coconut. 
• Wrap individually with a cellophane wrappers.

Recipe makes about 24 pieces macapuno balls. 
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