Pumpkin Candy

Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen pieces

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 cups (17 ounce bag) shredded coconut, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, 1 1/4 cups of the coconut and the spices. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the saucepan (about 18 to 20 minutes).
2. Turn mixture onto a buttered platter. Allow to cool.
3. Using about 2 teaspoons of the mixture, shape into a ball or oblong shape. Continue until all the mixture is used.
4. Roll the balls in the remaining 1/2 cup of coconut to coat.
5. Cover and store the candy in the refrigerator.