Coconut Ice (Candy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon liquid glucose
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup coconut
red food coloring

Preparation

Place sugar, glucose and liquid into a saucepan.
Bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
When the mixture reaches 236F on the candy thermometer, remove from heat and pour equal quantities into two basins to cool. When cold, colour one half with a few drops of red food colouring.
Divide coconut and add to both; beat till thick.
Put into a greased tin, pressing firmly.
Allow to become quite cold before cutting.