Fresh Coconut Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large or 2 small coconuts, grated
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water or 1/2 c. fresh coconut juice
2 egg whites

Preparation

Cook water and sugar until it threads, about 8 minutes.
Beat egg whites until stiff. Add 2 tablespoons sugar to egg whites. Pour cooked mixture over egg whites and beat. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Use 2 packages of frozen coconut if fresh coconut is not available.
One large can drained crushed pineapple may be substituted for the coconut if you want pineapple frosting.