2 tbsp. cornstarch

1 ½ cup water, divided

2 cups granulated sugar

1 tbsp lemon rind, grated

3 ½ tbsp lemon juice

1 medium coconut, grated (3 1/2 C.)

Dissolve cornstarch in ½ cup of water; set aside.

Bring the remaining 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Stir in sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice.

Return to a boil, and cook to softball stage (236 degrees F), stirring often.

Gradually stir in cornstarch mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in coconut.

Cool.

Stir frosting just before spreading on cake.

Sugar: 106g

:

Calcium: 17mg

Calories: 770kcal

Carbohydrates: 123g

Fat: 33g

Fiber: 9g

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 367mg

Protein: 3g

Saturated Fat: 29g

Sodium: 26mg

Vitamin C: 10mg