Grandma's Secret Tip

Even though coconut was an ingredient Grandma didn't use all that often or in large quantities, she always kept a package in her pantry for last-minute baking. Unopened, the bag of coconut would last indefinitely on her shelf. Faced with many partially used bags over the years, Grandma knew that the best way to store leftover coconut so it stayed moist was to repackage it in an airtight container. Then she refrigerated or froze it for up to six months.