Apple Coconut Barfi

By: Manjula Jain

Serving : 6 people
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Total Time :30 minutes

Rate this recipe:

4.63 from 8 votes

Apple Coconut Barfi

Apple Coconut Barfi is a delicious treat. This fudge-like barfi super easy to make. It's also vegan and gluten-free. The fruity taste makes for a great sweet snack without the guilt!

Apple Coconut Barfi

Ingredients

  • 3 cup apple peeled and shredded
  • 1 cup freshly grated coconut I am using frozen coconut
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 tsp crushed cardamom
  • 1 Tbsp sliced pistachios for garnishing

Instructions

  • In a non-stick frying pan add coconut, apple, and sugar, cook over medium heat, until mixture start coming together and apples should be very tender. This should take about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add cardamom powder and walnut, mix it well cook stirring continually until mix should becomes consistency of soft dough, this should take about 2-3 minutes, turn of the heat.
  • Pour the mixture into greased plate while Burfi mixture is still hot spread it evenly about 3/4-inch-thick in a square shape. Press the mixture with spatula to make it firm. Sprinkle the pistachios and lightly press.
  • While Burfi is still warm cut them in about one inch square.
  • Allow the Burfi to cool for about two hours to dry and hold its shape. Now you can remove the burfi from the plate.

Notes

Burfi can be stored for 2 weeks in air tight container.
Apple Coconut Barfi

Apple Coconut Barfi

Apple Coconut Barfi is a delicious treat. This fudge-like barfi super easy to make. It's also vegan and gluten-free. The fruity taste makes for a great sweet snack without the guilt!
4.63 from 8 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cup apple peeled and shredded
  • 1 cup freshly grated coconut I am using frozen coconut
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 tsp crushed cardamom
  • 1 Tbsp sliced pistachios for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • In a non-stick frying pan add coconut, apple, and sugar, cook over medium heat, until mixture start coming together and apples should be very tender. This should take about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add cardamom powder and walnut, mix it well cook stirring continually until mix should becomes consistency of soft dough, this should take about 2-3 minutes, turn of the heat.
  • Pour the mixture into greased plate while Burfi mixture is still hot spread it evenly about 3/4-inch-thick in a square shape. Press the mixture with spatula to make it firm. Sprinkle the pistachios and lightly press.
  • While Burfi is still warm cut them in about one inch square.
  • Allow the Burfi to cool for about two hours to dry and hold its shape. Now you can remove the burfi from the plate.

Notes

Burfi can be stored for 2 weeks in air tight container.
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    Rizel Louise Sigele
    November 13, 2020 at 8:43 am

    Dear Manjula:
    Can I use dry coconut in the barfi?

      Manjula Jain
      November 15, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      yes that will work

    Dr. Anupama
    February 11, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Can jaggery be used instead of sugar?

      Manjula Jain
      February 12, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      Anupama, I have never tried if you try, please share

    Tara Patel
    February 11, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    I loved your coconut Apple Barfi , I will try to make it with less sugar as apples are sweet & coconut is bit sweet as well. I did like your recipe of milk Barfi.

    Tessy
    October 22, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    4 stars
    The burfi came out well but it too sweet. I used Washinton Apple.

    Deepa
    August 25, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    Your recipe was such a hit! Our friends till date ask me if I am making them again ????
    Thank you man!

    Sukhdeep
    August 11, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    Awsome

    Gregory C
    September 24, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    Does this dessert firm up or does it stay sticky and soft

      Manjula Jain
      September 27, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      Gregory, it will be firm and little sticky

    Shubhi Jain
    August 9, 2017 at 1:44 am

    5 stars
    Janmashtami is coming, so will try this dish on this occasion. Let’s see how it tastes.

    pavitra
    August 1, 2017 at 12:36 am

    5 stars
    Wow, looking delicious. Apple Coconut Barfi is my favorite. I would try it for sure.

    Seema
    May 22, 2017 at 2:29 am

    5 stars
    Loved it , thank u for sharing …

    Theresa
    May 8, 2017 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    Manjula, your recipes are delicious. I have tried several of them, and we all love them. Thank you.

      Manjula Jain
      May 8, 2017 at 8:34 pm

      Theresa, thank you, it always feel good to hear that.

    ePriceInfo
    May 5, 2017 at 12:52 am

    thank you for sharing this interesting recipe….

    Rashmi
    March 30, 2017 at 6:02 am

    4 stars
    It was very good and delicious and gluten free receipe I like all your dishes and try to make it

      Manjula Jain
      March 30, 2017 at 10:48 am

      Rasmi, thank you

    Anna M
    March 29, 2017 at 7:32 am

    What variety of apples did you use?

      Manjula Jain
      March 29, 2017 at 7:51 am

      Anna, I used fuji apple, but I have tried with gala,McIntosh any one of them will as long they are not very tart link granny smith