Coconut Ice

Directions

1. 1
   Butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan.
2. 2
   Fold and place sheet of aluminum foil down middle of pan to divide it in half.
3. 3
   Heat sugar, cream of tartar and milk to boiling in heavy saucepan.
4. 4
   Let simmer until 230° on thermometer.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Stir in coconut.
7. 7
   Spoon half into one side of pan.
8. 8
   Blend in food coloring into remaining half and pour into other side of pan.
9. 9
   Chill for 2 to 3 hours. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
10. 10
    For gifts, alternate colors in apothecary jar.