Coconut Drops
A chewy Jamaican confection of fresh coconut chunks cooked in spiced ginger sugar syrup and dropped to set into clusters.
No common allergens detected
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Instructions
- 1
Combine the brown sugar, water, grated ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Add the coconut chunks and stir to coat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- 3
Continue cooking until the syrup thickens, darkens, and crystallizes around the coconut and the liquid has nearly evaporated.
- 4
Working quickly, drop spoonfuls of the hot coconut clusters onto a greased baking sheet or parchment, spacing them apart.
- 5
Let the drops cool and harden at room temperature for about 10 minutes until firm and chewy before serving.
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