Tapioca Bars

Ingredients

1/2 cup small tapioca (sago)
1/2 piece white gulaman bar
2 cups CARNATION Evap
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 cup dessicated coconut, toasted combined with
2 tbsp. sugar

Instructions

1. Boil tapioca in 5 cups water for about 20-30 minutes or until transparent, stiriing occasionally. Strain and set aside. 2. Soak gulaman bar in 1 cup water in a saucepan; bring to boil until melted. Strain into a casserole and add tapioca, CARNATION Evap, sugar, cornstarch and almond extract. Bring to boil and simmer until thick, stirring constantly. Pour into an 8 inch square pan; chill until set. Cut into bars and roll in coconut-sugar mixture.