Coconut Nectar Syrup

Coconut syrup is a clear, nutty-flavored liquid made from coconut milk that flows freely. It's quickly becoming a popular export item in places where coconut isn't grown. It can be used as a topping for baked goods or as a mixer in alcoholic beverages, or it can be diluted with water and used to make cakes and other delicacies. To make coconut syrup, add an equivalent amount of sugar to the homogenized coconut milk, along with 0.05 percent citric acid or 0.25 percent sodium phosphate. The mixture is heated until the total soluble solids content reaches 65–68%. The hot syrup can be transferred to lacquered tin cans right away, sealed, and chilled in regular water. It makes a great bread spread and may be made into an instant drink by mixing it with water.