Jamaican Coconut Drops
A delicious Jamaican treat made with freshly grated coconut, ginger, and sugar, formed into sticky, chewy drops. These sweet and aromatic coconut drops are perfect as a snack or dessert, packed with tropical flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated fresh coconut (or desiccated coconut)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, grated ginger, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the grated coconut and vanilla extract.
- Continue cooking the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, until the coconut becomes sticky and well-coated with the syrup.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly until it’s cool enough to handle.
- Using a spoon, scoop small portions of the coconut mixture and shape them into drops on a parchment-lined tray or cooling rack.
- Allow the coconut drops to cool completely and firm up.
- Serve the coconut drops as a sweet snack or dessert. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.
Notes
- For an added flavor, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg into the mixture.
- Make sure the mixture isn’t too hot when shaping the drops to avoid burns.
- If you prefer firmer coconut drops, you can refrigerate them for a few hours after they cool slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drop
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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